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PostPosted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:19 pm


[ Q ] The Legend of the Chimati [ Q ]


[- 4,369 words -]
[- Zena -]


[ Nuri has spent nearly two years traveling throughout Tendaji, focused on taming and learning about the beasts outside of Oba. These travels have helped him grow in the army, but have also put a strain on his relationships. One such relationship being with Aseara. When they last spoke, she spoke of marriage and children, leaving him with a lot on his mind as he traveled north.

Upon arriving to Zena, Nuri hears rumors of a rare beast sighting atop the tall mountains. He travels with Freya as his guide, and they get lost in a storm. Nuri contemplates his life direction, what may have been had he not met Aseara, and the future that awaits his return. Before, he was uncertain about the impact of a relationship with the woman if made public through marriage. However, after thinking hard during the storm, he realizes his own growth and how ready he is to settle down with the woman he loves. He survives the storm and accomplishes his goal, and is ready to go home and finally embrace his future.
]


** Kana has approved the legend and plot ideas part of this post. This by no means indicates a new familiar will result from this quest. It is simply a reward for his mission up the mountain



The past few months of travel had begun to wear Nuri down. He had spent nearly two years going across the land of Tendaji, seeking the great beasts of foreign lands to tame and to train. His entire trip had started at the worst of times in terms of his relationships - he had left just after he admitted his adoration of Aseara. Now, nearly two years later, he was filled with a mind of what ifs.

What if he had stayed home?

What if he had admitted his feelings for her sooner?

What if he followed his heart instead of his head?

As the snows grew heavy and their journey slowed, Nuri's mind continued to fill with such staggering thoughts. He couldn't ignore the tugging of his heart back to his home, the urge to rush through the final leg of his journey and finally, finally, settle down without any pressure to do more. Finally, if he finished this last leg of the journey, he could go home.

Oh, what a motivation that was.

As Nuri moved closer to the large settlement of Zidel, he began to hear rumors. He was well aware of the fact that the area was the location of the mysterious council, the group that broke up the last great battle, but otherwise the area was a mystery. So, he made sure to keep his ears keen and his eyes on a swivel as he finally entered the settlement of the north.

It didn't take long for his small party to scatter, exhausted from the last leg of their journey and willing to find the first warm bed they came across. Nuri, with his four familiars, focused on them first. His janarim and limbara were much colder than the others, despite his temporary solution of covering them in cloths. The small kinfa was a bit easier to deal with as the size meant the bird cuddled into his warmth. His newest companion, a raptrix, seemed to not mind the cold at all, which was reassuring for the beast tamer.

When all of his familiars were settled, Nuri finally made his way to the local inn, where he saw some of his traveling companions. Content to just warm himself with a drink, the oban moved to the bar and settled down, waving the tender and getting his drink. It didn't take long for him to down the strong and burning liquid, and it quickly warmed his belly and soothed his bones. Picking up his second, he sipped it slowly as he listened around.

After all, eavesdropping often was the best way for him to hear about potential beasts for taming.

Whispers filled his ears, most revolving around the outbreak of Limbara terrorizing the lands. Nuri scoffed a bit, but recalled his own interaction with the kidnapped and released beasts. Others spoke of the oracles and the council, speculating about the next move especially considering the tan skinned strangers way in the south. And one group, they caught his attention right away.

A woman was sipping her own drink, her eyes smokey as she mumbled to herself about great birds of the mountain.

Nuri was interested.

Shifting away from the bar, Nuri moved close to the woman, nodding to his peers before settling across from her. Her mumbling stopped, and she lifted her head to stare unseeing into his face. Nuri cleared his throat and set his glass down.

"Mind if I join you?" He asked softly, and she shifted but said nothing to deter him. He took a sip, slowly waiting for her to speak but realizing she was just as keen to wait as he was, "I am a traveling tamer looking to see the great beasts of Tendaji...I couldn't help but overhear you speaking of a great bird? I haven't actually heard of such a thing this far north...outside of the Suhurama of Sauti..."

Nuri was cut off by the laugh from the woman, before she shook her head at the name of the Sacred Firebird. Well this was interesting indeed.

"If you think the Suhurama is all the skies have to offer, you are poorly mistaken, boy." The woman finally scratched out, taking a drink and humming with content. Nuri waited once more, as if to prod her, and she finally shifted and continued, "Many of the Windlings of the south believe Suhurama to be a blessing from the sun, a creature of fire and smoke. It is rumored that the Alkidike invasion was all caused because of a single girl's interest in the legendary bird...little did she know of a greater creature worth finding..."

Yes, Nuri knew that the Alkidike mystic had sought out the Suhurama during the festival; many bragged of seeing the girl and hearing her demands. Yet, it seemed as if the legendary sun bird was not the best catch, and as a tamer he was painfully interested to hear more, "Go on, old woman...you've got me interested, and I'm not going to leave until you tell me your story..."

She scoffed in return, shifting again before studying him slowly. Nuri got the feeling she could see him, but her eyes were as milky as the Yaeli's eyes glowed. She had to be blind, and yet she acted as if she could see him down to his crystals. It seemed as if she were looking into his soul. After a long moment, she nodded as if pleased, and leaned back.

"Let me tell you a legend, one that has been long forgotten by my people. It all revolves around Chi, the goddess of the mountains..."

"Now Chi has been known to take on many different forms. She is believed to have been both the wind and the snow, some even claim to have seen Her face in the stone of the mountain. No matter what form She takes, She will always choose the best one to accomplish her goals..."

"Now...when the people of Zena first came to this world, it is believed that they actually came from the mountains. Upon traveling down into the earth, they were faced with a world of elements they were not ready for. Sun, wind, snow, and cold...they needed to adapt, but the elements were relentless, and they were at risk of perishing to the cold and the wind before the year was over..."

"Chi, seeing her children suffering so, took on the form of a great bird. She was so large that She covered the sky and blocked the sun and Her wings brought forth a great wind filled with snow. She controlled the storms with each beat of her wings, and so She created a new storm. With Her feathered back to her people, She was able to block off the cold and protect them through the winter so they could begin to find tools and furs and warm themselves in their new settlement. As the great storm faded, so did the great bird who protected their lands, no longer needed."

It was an interesting tale, and Nuri found himself entranced by her smokey eyes, soft voice, and the story alone. The noises of the bar around him began to fade as he leaned closer, drink forgotten.

"It is said, by the oracles, that Chi will return to protect our nation. Even if She cannot come in her bird form once more, it is believed that She will send Her children to bless the tribe and protect them from a great calamity. "

"And so, when the storms picked up on the great mountain, many assumed they would see Chi once more, with Her glorious form of feathers and snow. Instead, smaller birds journeyed down from the mountain, their wings and body solid and their resistance to the cold quite clear. These children of Chi, the Chimati, are believed to be messengers of Chi, and omen bringers. Their journey tells of a great threat to come, but also of great protection from the mother of the mountains. The Chimati are the messengers of Chi, and the protectors of her children."

"Snow birds? No one has spoken or seen such a thing..."

The old woman laughed, before taking another drink and shaking her head as if disbelieving of his foolishness.

"Many have forgotten such a tale...but, my dear Nuri...they have begun to return."

As she moved to stand and walk away, Nuri was left with his thoughts reeling. It took until his companion appeared, a hand upon his shoulder, for him to jump with the realization that he had never told the woman his name.

It was time for him to learn more about this legend.


---


After the few days the group spent in Zidel, everyone was now aware of the beast tamer's intention to scale the great mountain. At first, many appeared quite concerned with his decision, assuming he was attempting to head to the Oracle's nest. However, Nuri was quick to clear it up by explaining he was after the great snow bird...something that actually caused him to receive even more looks of skepticism.

It wasn't long before a certain leader of the council appeared, sharp willed and unwavering in determining exactly what Nuri was planning up in the mountains.

"Where is the traveler who seeks to scale the mountain!" The sharp voice of the ice tamer spoke up in the tavern, causing everyone to freeze and silence to fall upon the room. Freya was tall and dominating, her gaze as sharp as the wind and her lips curving down in a bit of a scowl. No one spoke up under her gaze, so instead she glanced about the room until she caught sight of Nuri, his dark skin standing out.

It took but a second for her to swiftly stomp over and settle across from him at the table.

"Listen here outsider. You are going to tell me exactly why you want to go up the mountain, and you will tell me the truth. I can easily send you back to where you came from, preferably with a few reminders as to why we don't take kindly to strangers scaling our mountains."

Nuri was at a loss. The woman's abruptness and certainty that he was wrong overwhelming him for a long moment. He knew she was someone of importance, as no one had approached him with such an air of aggressiveness since he arrive. If he had to wager, he'd assume the woman was of the council, and clearly was protecting him from some sort of secret. Most likely, the oracles of the mountains.

If he wanted to complete his task, he'd need to gain her approval first.

"I am a beast tamer from the Oban army, and I have been tasked to travel the world to seek out the great beasts of the lands. Zena is my last stop on this trip. I overheard a woman speaking of a great bird, one that overshadows the fire bird of the south, and I plan on seeing for myself if they indeed have returned..."

As he spoke, he saw her eyes narrow more, and had to resist leaning down in his seat. She seemed less than pleased with his response, and as he finished, she kept silent for another moment.

"...there are no birds. Go home."

Nuri's jaw dropped as she glared at him, but he got it together enough to scramble when she made move to stand, "Wait...wait a second. You can't just say no and leave without a reason as to why!"

He resisted grabbing her arm, and was glad for the decision when she scoffed and looked down upon him from her place above.

"You are ill prepared to travel the mountain. You are chasing a legend that only younglings still believe in. And you reasoning for your task alone is borderline treason. I will not permit a solider to spy upon our beasts simply to train them for war!"

"You are wrong." He cried out in response, before shrinking at her sharp gaze, "You are wrong...I'm not here to train them for war...I mean that's why the army sent me, but that is not why I'm here..."

He waited for her to huff and leave, but she seemed interested enough. Finally, he looked up, and she waved him on as if she were only here to listen because she had the time, and not because she even cared.

"The oban army currently trains to fight against the beasts of the lands. We keep them in cages, and only learn their weaknesses. I...I refuse to let that continue. I want to learn about the strengths of the beasts of the world, so that the army may see value in keeping them as companions. Treating them fairly and not as punching bags. My goal is to tame as many as possible so that I may teach others to do the same, so that I may teach others to treat all beasts as companions and not simply as enemies..."

He paused, his voice having been passionate before finally softening once more, "Even if we face enemies, I wish to educate others on the best ways to win, so that those creatures may not suffer. I may be of the army, but at heart I wish to know all I can about the great creatures of Tendaji. That is why I've come here, and that is why I need to follow this legend and see if the Chimati really existed, and have a chance to return once more..."

Freya, in all her glory, seemed to ponder his words for a moment before settling down. As she relaxed in the chair, she looked him in the eye.

"If you are permitted to scale the mountain, you will need a guide. You will not be able to take all your large, lumbering...familiars. You will take only what you need, and must understand that this is no easy trip and you will risk your life chasing a dream..."

Nuri couldn't believe it, and he all but sputtered in response, "You mean...you are going to permit me to go?"

Freya stood, brushing off her clothing as if it were actually dirty, and delaying her response. She finally set her hand on the table and leaned down, keeping her voice low.

"I will permit you to come with me. I too admit some curiosity for such legends, as they are beginning to spread across our land. The Chimati are a dream, but if we can indeed find them up in the snow of the peaks...well I guess that would benefit me greatly."

The smile on her face was one Nuri wasn't certain he should trust, nor should feel reassured about. Instead, he simply decided to appreciate her approval, and the fact he'd have a guide to assist with the nightmare of a journey he was about to begin.


---


Everything had been going so well, and that was the opportune moment for it to go to hell.

Nuri had chosen his raptrix to go up the mountain, specifically for the creature's thick down and its sturdy coat. Although he'd prefer his closest familiar, Nuri knew that Naraka would struggle being from the south and the heat. So, he was stuck with his most recent familiar, which at least provided a bit of bonding between the pair as they carried the packs up the snow blown path.

It took them a few days and some cold nights before they finally got hit by the force of Chi.

The storm was relentless, and covered their vision with a sheet of white. The group, filled with only four members, were forced to use ropes to keep them together. Freya led, followed by Nuri, Eidan, and then another Ice Tribesman. Eventually, they were hit by such strong winds that they were forced to seek shelter, and not shelter that was in the form of a camp. The group needed to find a cave and wait out the storm...otherwise they might become lost or killed by the cold and the gusts.

When they finally found a suitable cave, they used some spare fabric and kindling to start a fire, the group huddled close to ward off the cold. Freya and her Ice tribesman whispered softly to themselves, possibly speaking of potential options if the storm didn't clear up.

Nuri, and Eidan, huddled to the side with the raptrix to their back, focused on getting the feeling back into their fingers and their nose. Finally, after what felt like hours, Eidan broke the silence and turned to his friend.

"So...we seem to have gotten ourselves into some trouble..."

"It was expected..." Nuri grumbled in reply, checking his raptrix to confirm the beast was content and without harm, "The locals call this the great storm that nearly killed them ages ago...one that forced Chi to come down and protect Her children..."

Eidan scoffed, "Right...well I'm sure like any storm, it will pass..."

Both men were quiet for a long time, the sound of the flickering fire filling the small cave and the smoke both warming and causing their eyes to water. After another long pause between the group, Eidan began to smirk as he turned back to Nuri.

"If you don't make it, I can give your belt to your fair haired dancer back home."

The words made Nuri's mouth dry, and his eyes snapped to his friend's with a glare. He had never spoken of Aseara around the others, originally out of shame for turning against his tribe, but eventually to protect her from the dark side of the obans. For the man beside him to know of her profession, including her hair coloring, showed a bit more knowledge than he was comfortable with.

"How do you know about her...?"

Eidan laughed, "Well, the gang assumed it was something with how often you would visit her. And then someone saw you rushing off during your month off, and I couldn't help but put two and two together. Hey...don't look like that, the whole reason we changed was for people like you, right?"

As Eidan bumped shoulders with Nuri, the red-haired oban couldn't help but feel sick. He knew their nation had changed, he was living proof, but the thought of his peers still knowing left him feeling sick.

Eidan backed off when he realized he crossed a line, and focused on himself for a bit, allowing Nuri to really think over what had happened.

He couldn't help but be reminded of the treatment he underwent when he first joined the army. The single-mindedness of the group of peers who went out of their way to haze him. Sure, Eidan stepped away, but originally he was part of that group; a group that represented the hatred and pride of the obans. Just because Eidan jested over his adoration of Aseara didn't mean everyone else would be so open and understanding.

In fact, had he grown any other way, Nuri was sure he too would be disgusted with an oban who willingly joined with one from the wind tribe. It was hard to imagine the him back then, the one who was so keen to please his father that he blindly believed in his nation.

A nation that had killed and left orphans to be entrapped just as Aseara was.

Gods, what a fool he had been. The blind child who couldn't see past the sand and who believed that they were above all. Even today, he still had the lingering belief that the obans were the strong, powerful tribe who could take anyone down without a fight. However, he had changed. Changed enough to see that there was strength in others, which led him to make this journey to see the world and accept that other practices (especially around war beasts) may just be better than their own.

It was a noble cause, and one he knew many of his peers didn't share. They saw worth because of strength, and he had to argue that the obans would train the beast better than their potential enemies to even get the approval to leave.

Now, stuck in the cold and with his thoughts, Nuri couldn't help but regret once again the blindness of his culture.

Yet, he was proud, and he was proud enough to see the potential to make Oba great. To take what he learned, to fight to be a leader, and to train others to see strength and the proper way to handle it. It was a life he would be proud to live, and one he felt was influenced by Aseara alone.

The weak wind girl who was actually stronger than most obans he knew. Her strength and drive to fight for her freedom, to crawl back from the deepest and to come out on top. He knew and he believed in her. And he wanted to marry her.

"I want to marry her." He repeated out loud from his amazement at his line of thoughts, getting a surprised look from his companions. Freya and the Ice tribesman had been listening, but it was Eidan who spoke up.

"Marry a windling? My, you do like to cause a fuss..." The jest was soft and clear, and Nuri found himself smirking a bit before shrugging. He ignored the curious looks of the Zeneans as he let out a breath.

"You need to meet her, Eidan. If not for her skin and hair, she would make a strong and powerful oban...maybe I can help her really make a name for herself."

The pride in his voice and the acceptance of the thought left the others silent for a moment, before Freya let out a laugh of her own, "If anything, your babies would be cute."

Nuri, with a stupid smile on his face and his brain thinking over how striking Aseara's blue eyes would look on dark skin, kept silent as the others spoke up. His mind was back home, and he was ready to finally speak with Aseara about their future, challenges and all. Yes, he would marry her, and he would make sure she would be protected from that day forward. No one would stand in his way, not the army, not his brother, and not his father. He would do anything for Aseara, anything to make her as happy as she made him. All he needed to do was get home first.


---


It took nearly a week for the storm to lighten up enough for them to safely travel, which was good fortune as their supplies were starting to dwindle. The group, haggard and frustrated with each other's presence in such an enclosed space, all but rushed into the sun that peaked through the soft snowfall. Nuri took the time to glance around, realizing they were actually in an area with a few cave systems. Curious, he moved around to look in each.

Maybe these were the previous homes of the native ice tribe. It was possible, as some caves went far back. Yet, there was one formation that appeared to be a loop, moving back around to a higher opening. Determined to explore all spaces for clues, Nuri climbed up the rocky wall and entered the higher cavern.

Snow covered everything, and where there wasn't snow there was ice. It gleamed sharp and bright, and illuminated the space. It seemed smooth and empty at first, but eventually Nuri was caught off guard at a strange rock formation.

He moved closer, and brushed his hand over the layers of snow. Below, it looked like five large crystal rocks lay. They shimmered with ice, as if frozen solid. However, it was clear that it was some sort of shell, as the inside was milky and solid. Nuri took a long moment to realize exactly what he was looking at, before scrambling to the opening and shouting for everyone to come up.

Freya was first to examine the eggs, her gaze sharp before she stepped back with a perplexed face. The other two also looked, Eidan expressing excitement while the tribesman was apprehensive.

"This is...unexpected..." Freya finally provided, turning toward the group, "These are...impossible...but..."

"They are eggs. Frozen and crystallized, but they are eggs. Proof that something roosted here in the past..." Nuri provided, blinking a moment before adding, "This may be proof...proof of the Chimati being more than a legend..."

"Even if it is proof, there is no sign of a recent occupation..."

Nuri nodded, before moving back to the eggs and gently moving them. There was no cracking, and they seemed to roll into his arms. They were large, about the size of a kinfa egg, and cold to the touch. He couldn't hold them for long, and had to wrap the one he had in a blanket. When he went to get another, Freya slapped his hand away.

"I'll allow you to keep that for your own curiosity, but the rest belong to Zena. Do what you will with yours, let it melt in your sun, but we will keep these for our own research..."

Nuri wasn't sure if she would research or destroy, but he knew the look in her eyes. Freya was not going to budge, and he would do best to accept her charity and let her take the rest. As the ice tribesman helped Freya get the other eggs, Nuri turned to his companion. Eidan too saw no use in fighting, but he showed a bit of jealousy as he poked the egg. Both knew this was something special, and Nuri hoped he could get it back home without it melting.

Maybe it was ice, but the tamer had and idea that it was probably something more. Once he returned home, to his family and to Aseara, he would study the egg in detail. He had some resources to reach out to, a breeder as well as some of the scholars of the area. But to find out more, he needed to get back home.

He couldn't arrive soon enough.
PostPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 6:58 pm


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 7:05 pm


[ S ] Reporting In [ S ]



[- 353 words -]
[- Oba -]


Nuri sat before the same generals from before, still and stoic and hiding his fatigue from his trip. It had been months since he was last in Oba, and the first thing he had to do upon his return was report his findings to his superiors. There was no rest, it was a drop everything off and report immediately. At least they gave him enough time to monitor the transport of the final creatures into secure and secluded pens.

He had sent a runner ahead to make sure those were ready to go.

Now, as he sat, he waited patiently for those before him to respond. He had already detailed how he captured and trained each creature, stressing his lack of force and the specific techniques that differed so much from standard protocol. Sure they were friendly, but too much force was often used by the army to build 'strong and resistant' creatures. It seemed that his superiors finally understood after seeing just how many beasts he had tamed, and how loyal they were in battle.

"Nuri." They finally addressed him after a long moment, "We would like to offer you a promotion."

"A promotion?" He echoed, surprised at the offer. They warmed up slightly, and one even smiled.

"After all of your work, travels, and dedication to this army, we see value in you becoming a leader for our new recruits. Because of your contributions to our great army, we've decided to offer you a promotion to Captain."

Nuri was stunned.

"This would mean you would stay in Sulburi, unless there is a dire need for you to travel. You would be responsible for passing your knowledge on to those beneath you, and join the council as needed to share your findings."

He would be home, where he could focus on his family, and on Aseara. It took little time for him to provide a response, and soon enough he was up and walking away with pats on his back and smiles from all. He was a captain now, and it was finally time for him to focus on his own life.
PostPosted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 10:40 am


[ S ] Aseara's Show [ S ]



[- 1,204 words -]
[- Oba -]


Upon his return to Oba, Nuri was filled with responsibility. He didn't have any time to leave the palace, at least not initially. The higher ups in the army wanted him to report on his findings, as well as identify and place all captured familiars in the proper pens. Then they wanted him to detail exacly how each was trained, and what he wanted to be done moving forward. Finally, they sat him down to speak of the potential of a title change, specifically becoming a captain.

It was after this conversation that they permitted him to take an extended leave to consider the option as well as meet with his family and friends.

So, naturally, the first thing he did was seek out Aseara. Well, he would have, if she didn't already find him first. It was an invitation actually, to the show she often wrote about in their letters. He only just made it a week before it was all happening, which was a pleasant to his soon-to-be wife. They hardly had time to see each other the last time he was in the city, but this time they would have an extended relationship (if he agreed for the new assignment). Their meeting and discussion over the show was brief, and unfortunately both had more important things to do instead of reunite. Instead, they made promises to make up for it when it was all settled.

So, a week later as he walked toward the Red, he thought of his future and where it would go. He was stable now, after having traveled across the lands and over the sea, and unless there was a war he wouldn't disappear for so long anytime soon. Maybe they could finally start a family...his mother didn't seem to mind. His father would either come to his senses or accept the lack of grandchildren visits in the future.

He had a feeling that his father would eventually appreciate the children and come to understand why he loved his soon-to-be wife.

However, he knew even with his title, his children would struggle. The Oban world was only just coming to appreciate the idea of inter-racial relationships, so to have such a strange new set of children would turn some eyes. In fact, he knew that they would probably be bullied, harassed, and need to get some thick skin if they wanted to survive in the capital of the fire nation.

Approaching the Red, Nuri's attention fell to the large number of nobles in attendance. It seemed like this event would be much larger than he expected, as he recognized a few spaces in the crowd. One such face he quickly avoided was that of his brother's, shifting through the pack and into the entryway. A few of the girls smiled and waved, while one darted up to lead him into one of the great dance halls. There, it was packed the most, so he found himself a spot away from the mass and where he could look around for Aseara.

He looked around and accepted that she probably was not there yet, and took the offered drink from one of the entertainers. Thankfully, he didn't need to wait too long as a crowd spotted her first and made to greet her. It seemed he wouldn't have the time to seek her out, but he really didn't expect it with such a large group of people. Instead, he kept to the outside so if she looked, she'd probably see him.

He watched as she glanced around, before she seemed to spot him. Thanking her fans, she rushed his way, and he pushed off the wall to greet her. Instead of a simple smile and greeting in the eyes of those around them, Aseara all but pounced, holding him tightly and curling against him. It was a long moment before she looked up, and smiled. They shared a long moment, with Nuri wondering exactly what was going through Aseara's mind. However, it was Afsana that broke their moment, and then Aseara was lost in the crowd.

Nuri moved to the front of the area, where he was arranged to sit. As he settled, his eyes darted up to listen to what Afsana had to say.

"-ittle whore over there thought she could push me out! Thought you had all my friends in your pocket didn’t you? I’ve got more friends on my side then you ever will sweety!"

Nuri felt his forehead fall into a frown as he watched the woman before him, but he was primed for this. Aseara warned him that this might happened, and all but asked for him to stand down and just watch. He'd be more help in a fight than in a verbal battle with the woman before him. This was Aseara's time to shine.

"...And all of you who conspired with her will be promptly thrown out, no penny to your name with only the clothing on your backs! I’ve got guards coming and unless you all leave right now you will all be thrown out of this establishment!

A gasp filled the audience and Nuri clenched his fist tightly. He quickly scanned the area to catch sight of Aseara, watching her expression and waiting to see what would happen. It took all of his will not to step up and support her, but he had to remind himself Aseara had this covered. All he could do was witness the argument Aseara first had with the assistant, and how the Yaeli stepped in with the snake he gifted Aseara so long ago. It seems it was finally trained and doing a great job of protecting its master.

Aseara approached Afsana, and all he could do was watch as their conversation darted back and forth. Aseara was calm, but he could see Afsana begin to crumble and grow desperate. With her desperation she began to go wild, almost crazy like, glancing about for resources and support. He didn't need to look around to know that no one here supported the old matron of the Red. Everyone was here for Aseara.

He was so proud to be part of that crowd, and to be here for her. To his side he could almost hear people cheering for Aseara as she cut Afsana down word after word. It was a beautiful and inspiring sight to see.

It seemed Aseara had most of it covered after she began to get on a roll, but when Afsana reached out her hand to slap Aseara, Nuri growled lowly in the back of his throat as his hands clenched tighter than before. He stood up as Afsana walked by, glaring as well before turning back to Aseara and sending her a warm smile. In his expression, he tried to show that it was over, and that she had won. He watched and waited as most of the staff rushed to thank her, to celebrate and welcome her as their new leader. For now, she deserved it. Later, he would find her and congratulate her on their own, because this moment was important.

He was home, and she was free. It was time they finally focused on a future together.

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:05 am


[ RP ] Long Overdue [ RP ]



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Nuri and Aseara reunite and talk about the potential for finding a home and starting a family..
PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:15 am


[ RP ] Meeting The Man [ RP ]



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Nuri has a discussion with Aseara's right hand Yaeli, Itotia.

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:16 am


[ RP ] Good News [ RP ]



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Nuri discovers that Aseara is pregnant, and must quickly come to terms that their family is starting much sooner than he expected.
PostPosted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 3:53 pm


[ RP ] Parenthood [ RP ]



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With Aseara's pregnancy complete, Nuri is astounded to find out they had not one, not two, but three new additions to their family. And apparently, Aseara wouldn't mind adding more.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 3:55 pm


[ M ] The Stands [ M ]



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Nuri participates in a grand tournament in Oba, and comes in second.
PostPosted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 3:56 pm


[ WE ] Creepy Crawlers [ WE ]



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Nuri and Aseara wake up to a strange sound and some unique visitors.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:10 pm


[ RP ] Another Blessing [ RP ]



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:13 pm


[ BB ] Den Battles [ BB ]


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[- 35 Experience -]
[- Oba -]


Reports were coming in of two Janarim packs causing a bit of damage close to the city. With concerns of breeding season, and pups on the lose, many were worried with the news. If a mother (or mothers) were protecting their young, it could be a vicious mission for anyone who was assigned. As a result, it came across Nuri's desk despite his recent role as training others with foreign familiars.

Of course, things were going well. It had been years since he returned from Mammu from Zena (the poor creatures struggled in the heat and as a result were often taken to cooler outposts up north), Kinfa from Tale, and the Limbara from Yaeli. All of the tamers did well with such creatures, and his children enjoyed the new company and ability to brag that their father could tame anything. The timing was right for him to get his feet wet and go on a mission, so Nuri easily agreed and traded his papers for his whip.

As he set off, with Naraka at his side, he felt a sense of dejavu. It felt like back when he first joined the army, on missions to patrol the roads and make sure travelers were safe. Back then, it was a chore, but now it felt a bit refreshing. Maybe he should step in more often, join his cadets as they set off and help them to keep him active and young. As that thought crossed his mind, he made his way to where one younger tamer was waiting, signaling toward a rocky outcrop that echoed with sounds of Janarim fighting. Yes, anyone who approached would most likely be pulled into whatever scuffle was happening.

And it was much too close to a major trail for him to be comfortable with.

It took some time for him to find the right path to access through the rock nest, and eventually he was able to scale a little higher to peer down at what was going on. Naraka, without any command, quietly moved around to the side so that they could funnel the creatures away from the road. As he looked over, he noticed a scuffle between one female and two males. It seemed the female was protecting a nest, and the males were attempting to get something within. Not worrying too much about it, Nuri edged back down and away from the female.

Despite the fact there were two males, the female was most likely protecting young, which meant she would be the most stubborn and biggest threat. It would be foolish to think she'd be on his side in any sort of fight, odds are she'd see him as a weak kill and go after him as well. No, he'd need to send off the two males and hope he could find a way to get the female to calm down.

As he wandered to the side, Naraka did a great job of keeping close. The beast was one he met when he was younger, and having raised the creature since it was a whelp he knew that they had a strong bond. A bond that many most likely would never manage to maintain with wild creatures. He was grateful of his relationship with the Janarim, and trusted the beast with his life. Naraka was there, through everything, and he knew he would be lost without his companion.

Rounding the corner, he jumped down and cracked his whip. Before him, all three creatures turned and roared, but the closest one was suddenly tackled by Naraka and they rolled away. It was young, and Naraka did his part well by distracting the creature enough to hold it away. As he did so, Nuri moved to snap and crack his whip, trying to stop the two from fighting. But it didn't work, and soon enough the male was snarling and the female slamming her tail on the ground. Maybe this wasn't the best of ideas.

Suddenly, the male charged, and Nuri moved out of the way and away from the area. Turning, he watched as Naraka slammed into the other male, and decided it would be best to focus on the one with his familiar and deal with the other two when he had a chance. Approaching the male, he moved to snap his whip once more, and the younger creature backed up into a corner. It was angry, spitting, but it seemed to want to respect the whip for the time being.

With them being in the rocky outcrop, it wasn't ideal to simply run the creature off. Instead, Nuri debated finding a way to capture or tame the creature. It was young, and angry, but maybe he had a chance. It wouldn't be a bad idea, and the creature had enough guts to do well within the army. So, Nuri turned and grinned to his familiar. This was an old task, one that Naraka was very familiar with. The beast wouldn't be reasoned with, so they either needed to exhaust it or capture it to the best of their ability.

"Alright, let's go nice and slow."

And with that, he moved to the side, and Naraka took the lead. It was a bit too tight for Nuri to dodge, and he trusted his large Janarim to keep the younger one in line. Snapping his whip in time with his familiar's thumping tail, they seemed to catch the creature's attention. It fell back a bit, before hitting the wall and suddenly the air shifted. It knew it was trapped, and this was the make or break moment. Unfortunately, it seemed it would break.

Letting out a roar, the creature lunged toward Nuri, who moved and rolled and barely missed being slammed by the tail. As a result, the creature was free and rushed off, avoiding the other two and escaping in the distance.

Sighing, Nuri turned and evaluated the other two he had yet to face.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:16 pm


[ BB ] Homeless [ BB ]


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[- 43 Experience -]
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As Nuri turned away from where he had fallen, brushing off his sandy pants and adjusting his whip, he evaluated the scene before him. One of the two males was gone, but the mother seemed even more furious, and now he could see why. From the angle where he stood, a small cave showed a young face, peering out and cowering a bit from behind its mother. It was small thing, and it seemed hopelessly helpless. It wasn't old enough to run, and although it probably was weaned it was by no means in any shape to survive if something happened to it's mother.

And then, something did.

The male rushed the female with a charge, and slammed her away from the cave. Letting out a curse, Nuri turned to Naraka and took the risk.

"Quick, get between the pup and the two, we can't let it get hurt!"

Naraka, also a bit uncertain, slowly moved between the two, alert and aware that at any moment the mother could turn and strike. Instead, Nuri tried to find a safe way to break the fight up while the young Janarim began to scream. Oh this was just getting better and better.

The mother, distracted for a moment by her young's screams, glanced away just in time for the male to take her down. It was a quick rush, she tried to move and to shake him off but he had too much of a hold on her neck. In no time at all, she fell away lifeless, leaving the male to focus its attention on Nuri and Naraka.

The young Janarim still screamed, and it was rattling Nuri's ears and nerves.

Outside of that, the heavy breathing of the male as it turned toward him was all Nuri focused on, and he felt a chill run down his spine as he took in the scene. His heart ached a bit for the fallen mother, but he couldn't think about that. The beast before him was dangerous and he needed to make sure he ran it off or took it out. They were too close to the path, too close to people who could get hurt, and that was something he couldn't let pass.

So, he unwound his whip, ignored his aching side from where he fell earlier, and took a long, deep breath. As his whip fell to the ground, the beast lept up, and Naraka moved quickly to intercept. Both slammed into each other, but it seemed Naraka had a bit more power and pushed the creature back. It was then Nuri realized he couldn't quite face such a large thing, and so he turned to work on the smaller one. This time, however, he constantly kept an eye on his companion, and prepared to strike out if needed.

The small Janarim was whimpering and whining, and had sharp teeth that seemed keen to snap off his finger if he got too close. It was in a small cave, and Nuri knelt down on his knees before softly shushing the small animal. This was a bit easier, he simply needed to grab it and keep it calm, something he was familiar with. It reminded him of when he first caught Naraka, of how he raised the creature and how dedicated the creature was now.

Gently, he moved his hand out to the whimpering creature, slowly and pausing at each flinch that occurred. Even with the small thing being a baby, it still was dangerous and could cause harm. It was the snarl, however, that took his mind away from the small creature to focus back on the battle.

Naraka was pushing the male back, growling and grumbling as the two pushed and pulled and fought for control. It did appear his familiar, much more controlled, was taking the upper hand. But, the other was a wild card, and Nuri was concerned that it might be too much if they went on long enough.

Turning back to the small pup, he leaned down and decided to just pick it up. Wrapping it in his cape, he shushed the animal until it settled, before holding it in one arm and his whip in the other.

"Naraka, we need to move." The beast seemed to respond, and Nuri quickly moved to get to high ground. Naraka too moved high and began to roar at the creature, who thought to jump up until Nuri snapped his whip a few times in the Janarim's face. The creature considered following, but eventually stepped back and turned away to sniff around it's newly claimed den.


Standing atop the rocks, Nuri watched the male for a long moment before turning to his familiar.

"Naraka, you good?"

The beast seemed to nod, and looked to have very few wounds for what he just went through. Both were exhausted, and Nuri knew he needed to get back and inform his team of the aggressive beast. They would need to find a way to capture and relocate it at a later time. For now, hopefully it was far enough off the path that no one would stumble upon the den.

Now it was more a concern to rest up and take care of the motherless whelp in his arms.

Nuri looked down at the creature, which mewled and squirmed in the tight wrap of the cape. For now, it would need to deal with the discomfort. When he got home, he'd probably use Naraka to keep the creature in line for the beginning.

"Maybe..." His mind drifted for a moment, remembering his own training, and thinking of his children. Orin...he seemed so excited about Naraka, maybe he'd do well to help raise this little creature. It was an idea worth considering, and Nuri would think it over as he headed home.
PostPosted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 2:41 pm


[ RP ] Responsibility [ RP ]



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Nuri returns home with a new Janarim pup, and looks for sometime to take on the responsibility of raising such a creature.

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 3:28 pm


[ B ] Nuri vs Aminah [ B ]



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Nuri faces a rematch with one of the fighters he saw in the tournament.
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