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Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:42 pm
Mer'loct rose to his feet, the pieces of his sword collected and placed into his satchel. Hearing the Judge's words he realized his presence here had done some good. Approaching humbly, a deep hate residing in his eyes he spoke softly to the judge, keeping his gaze on the floor. "I know where we can look. How to find who was responsible. The mercenaries were from a company based in Igros. If they were hired legally, then there will be documents with a name and most likely a residence for who paid for all this. We may be a few steps behind but we can keep going. I'm setting out for Igros. Will anyone be joining me?"
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:02 pm
Minerva was approaching the Virgo HQ, having needed to get supplied on her way back to Pisces HQ. She wasn't the judge, merely one that went in place of the judge to see the king. She had left not long after Dmitri and Tsunaimei, thus the attack had been left from her knowledge. And thus, even as Gwynn and Bane passed her, she merely smiled at them pleasantly. The monk/archer otherwise paid no mind to them, especially after seeing the glare that the blonde man gave her in response.
Upon catching site of Virgo's headquarters, or whatever was left of it, she gasped and urged her chocobo to go as fast as it could. Minerva knew she was probably too late, but even so, in the event that there were others of the allied order that needed her help she refused to stay still. She could see a group gathered at the bottom of the Ivory Tower and only stopped once she was near them. "Is there anything I can do to help? My name is Minerva Lombardi and I hail from the Pisces order," she said, looking at each of the men and women before her. In hindsight, she could've been dreadfully wrong that they weren't the Virgos...
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:29 pm
Standing out side of the order of Virgo whisper Stands in wait hoping the judge of the order would be back soon. As he waits he begins to start to read a tome. "Ill sit by the door so some one will see me if i dont look up" He reads his tome and whispers his the words to himself. So he may brush up on his skills.
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:04 pm
Silence fell wherever Ra'Zir went, that is of course after loud screams of pain and agony as well as sadistic laughter. Stepping foot outside into the cold weather, the Dragonkin unfolded his wings and stretched them before propelling himself into the sky. "Heheheheeeee! I think they've had enough for one day...." he said watching the ground below him. His carnage was impressive, several buildings were smoking while some were on fire. However the main keep he left untouched, he was sure those inside were lucky.
Ra'Zir stopped and just hovered. He was now free, but what good was it, when he doesn't know a thing about this new world. Finally the Dragonkin began to move, heading south he flew scanning the area around him for a spot to stop and rest.
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Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:03 am
Valthis approached Mer'loct, as he asked if anyone would join him in his conquest. Valthis then turned toward the virgo judge. ".....I owe Virgo debt......I help you get revenge?......" Valthis asked the judge implying that he would help to kill whomever was responsible. Valthis, before his turning, did know how to ride a chocobo.....However, he has not ridden one in a very long time.....Valthis was used to walking the long distances of Ivalice instead.
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:08 am
"Where are we going any----" He paused as he spotted a woman and Gwynn glared at her. Bane only studied her briefly for a moment. After she passed he continued on as if she hadn't appeared. "Way? Why'd you need the Stone?""No." Dmitri stated flatly. "I would love to come along but I am worried about Leo. I'm worried about my Leader's current frame of mind as no doubt word has trickled down about Virgo's attack. I bet she's in a state of panic by now..." Dmitri muttered the last sentence more to himself. "Well no matter....its horrible news. Its certainly the last thing we need..." Delita stated with a sigh. When he mentioned about locating the Judge, he looked puzzled. "....What happened to your Judge? Is she alright?"
" 'Ey!" One of the guards stated. "It ain't our fault! Yous got into a fight see? With us! You had one of our kind bleeding on the floor! If that lady didn't tell us ahead o' time about your little attempt, we never would had known!"
"Its a good thing too." The other guard stated with a sigh. "Nonetheless one of these days you will confess." As the two guards tossed the food into the cell and walked away, they began to gossip.
"Say, did you hear? The Virgo Order was attacked by mercenaries!" They then round the corner, continuing, though it became faint as they walked.
"Yeah. Serves 'em right! The Orders these days are cocky!"
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:48 pm
"It wasn't my fault one of you had the guts to piss me off.... Lady? Hey! What do you mean 'lady'? Heh... morons. The only I'll confess is kicking your asses when I get out of here! Hey! Way to go jackass! You spilt the food on the floor. Now what am I suppose to eat? Uh... guards these days... No respect at all." Hyato mouthed back as he watched the bowl of grub spew all over the cell floor. The Virgo marksman debated on still eating the food despite it being dirty until he overheard the guards mention something pertaining to the very Order he served. He dashed over to the bars flailing his arms through the gaps in between them and shouted, "Hey! Who attacked Virgo?! HEY!! GET BACK HERE AND ANSWER ME DAMMIT!!!"
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:45 pm
"Lady Judge and the Arc Knight that is my superior rarely check in to Capricorn, but she is alright, otherwise I would know. The Undead nearby are also no problem, but the merchants are screaming about the other Orders."
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Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:14 pm
As she heard Mer'loct's statement about Igros, Fiora looked down at Gloria, still being held onto by her daughter. "I too would like to go to Leo. Considering the sheer numbers that were sent to Virgo, this person or group of people that hired the mercenaries had to be extremely rich or has connections. I wouldn't be surprised if a force was waiting for us to go there, or if not, there would be one fairly quickly. Although it's too early for me to say just how many of us remain, I would have to say that going to Igros as we are now would be suicide. One or two people could go I suppose but...the majority should at least try to get to Leo." She then looked at Dmitri. "If Leo is well, do you think that Alundra would take in my refugees?" she asked.
Gloria finally let go of Fiora, only downgrading to holding her hand instead. "But what about the holy stone? We can't just let them take it," she said, looking worried.
"Don't worry, I plan on us regrouping and healing...then going to see what we can do about the stone. Most likely, if they're after one, they're after all of them. I don't see why Leo would be in immediate danger given how far they are from here. I would think maybe Aries or Gemini would be more so. But then, I can't speak for the enemy," the judge answered her child, then looked at Mer'loct. "So that is my answer. I will be taking those remaining in my order to Leo next." She then looked at Valthis, who had spoken to her. She smiled a little at him and nodded. "If you wish to go with me, you certainly can."
Celine nodded. "I think Igros wouldn't be a good idea right now..." she said, inwardly cringing at the thought of being anywhere near the king. Although the chances of her being brought before him were slim, she just... had her reasons for not wanting to go near him.
Dominic looked over at the woman who claimed to be from Pisces. The emblem on her chocobo and bow said as much, and thus he relaxed a tad. It was safe to say though that he was likely to be suspicious of just about anyone that hadn't helped in the previous battle though. He walked over to the monk/archer and inspected her. She was a cutie for sure. "Well then, Minerva, you certainly picked a bad time for sightseeing Virgo," he said, watching her movements.
Minerva sighed as she dismounted from her chocobo. "If there is anything I can do to help an allied order, I most certainly will not hesitate," she said, nodding. Having heard what Fiora stated about going to Leo, she thought a moment. "I don't mind going with the rest of you to Leo, to escort and help protect those not able to really fight."
Gwynn was pushing the chocobo's speed, wanting to be sure that if Virgo gave chase they wouldn't easily catch up. "We're going to Igros. And I don't need the stone at all."
Ceres had made it to Igros, and after showing off a letter or two, was granted access into one of the most highly guarded - if not the most guarded - places in all of Ivalice. The assassin silently walked between two guards who were attempting to escort her to where the king was speaking with the Capricorn representative. As she got into the room, she walked over towards Delita and knelt down on one knee, waiting for him to either finish his conversation with the other man in the room or address her.
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Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:46 pm
Valthis nodded toward lady Fiora as a sign that he was going too. The problem was, he did not have his own chocobo.... "...Who am I riding with?......" Valthis asked aloud, waiting for someone to accept them onto their saddle......He hoped. Although, he would not blame the virgos for not trusting him to ride on the same chocobo as them...... He's practically a tonberry afterall.
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 5:13 pm
"Igros? The royal palace? You don't mean...." He stated, the two finally clicking in place for him. "Someone in the palace wants the stone?" Bane had a few suspicions who it was but decided it was best to wait and see.Dmitri bowed in thanks to Fiora. "Of course Alundra would take you in! Why wouldn't she?" He stated with a small smile. "I do agree Gemini or Aries is higher on the list but considering what happened a few years back....I'd rather not take my chances." He stated with a slight cringe. Dmitri looked to Valthis. "You can ride with me if you like. I don't mind." "I'm beginning to worry. I've received very little reports or a messenger from the other Orders. In any case, I'm glad Capricorn is doing fine. Would it be too much of me to ask you to check on an Order on the way back home? To make sure that they are doing well?" As he finished asking the question, he spotted the assassin and grinned.
"Ah, Ceres. Your back. How are you?"
A few minutes later, a young guard peeked his head around the corner and made sure there was no one else before he walked over to Hyato with some bread. As he offered to share the bread, he licked his lips a little nervously. "Th-the Order of Virgo. I-it was attacked by some mercenary band. From reports trickling in...it does not bode well. I'm worried. I have an Uncle serving as a knight in there! They said the chapel was destroyed!"
On the other end, in isolation, a guard poked another prisoner. "Hey! Wake up! Food!" Unlike the food they served Hyato, they served this prisoner a little better considering he was more important to the King for some odd reason.It was dusk when she finally began the attack. She ordered a small squad of Squires she managed to convert to her side to set fire to the harvest fields and the food storage. Another squad she ordered to begin setting up obstacles. The rest she ordered to begin attacking their fellow members and to help aid in the retrieval of the Stone."LADY ALUNDRA! LADY ALUNDRA! THE HARVEST AND FOOD STORAGE IS ON FIRE!" Alundra spun around to face the knight and before she could even form a response, another came. "MY LADY! WE'RE UNDER ATTACK!!"
Her jaw dropped. "Prepare the defenses! Quickly! Put out the fires and save what food we can! Arm the squires! Ration the potions and healing spells!"
Alundra took hold of her blade, Dream, and headed out the door to the front lines to help her members.
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 5:34 pm
"I wouldn't mind King, though I traveled here with a few Knights, lending them to a couple towns to train the peasants in basic combat. Even though I don't lack skill with a blade, I tend to stay away from travelling alone, unless I can at least find a companion to travel with, I won't be able to leave." Luci then stepped back, moving towards the wall so that the woman named Ceres would have her turn with the King.
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 7:28 pm
"Very well..." Valthis said to Dmitri. Valthis then waited where he stood for Dmitri to get his chocobo ready.
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 1:12 am
Sitting on a cliff high above the ground, legs propped against a rock sat Ra'Zir. He was studying the map that he had acquire from the bag. The raggedy torn piece of parchment had little information in terms of major town, just other order circle as well as Igros Castle penciled in. Scratching his chin the Dragonkin stretched as he cocked his head as he read further into the map. Finally placing the map back into the pack he rummaged through it some more and found some food. Which was quickly devoured.
Standing up he gazed out, staring down the cliff. "So if I went due south.. For about.... What? A few miles? Than that means..." his voice trailed off as he turned his whole body toward the direction of Igros Castle. "That castle is that way! What better way to reemerged into this world than with the death of some corrupt nobleman king. Hell! I bet he won't even scream! Ra'Zir laughed as he looked up and unfolded his wings. Walking towards the edge of the cliff he dove off, and began to fly.
"Count your blessing, whoeveryouare.... I'm feeling merciful..."
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:12 am
Mer'loct thought of everything, trying to factor in anything he could. "My strong suit has never been gathering information, and now that my sword is lost I have no way to proceed in that area. I shall accompany you to the other Orders and help however I can. Though I have no means of travel other than my feet." Mer'loct stated calmly to the judge. "I wish to redeem my failure here today, until I have. I am at your command."
Maluc had been moving through the secret tunnels of the tower, emerging into a secret study of his, where he'd left some things. The room was untouched much as he thought it would since the only way in from the rest of the order was complicated to get past. Searching through the old desk he found a bundle of letters. Taking them he placed them into the pockets behind his armor. "Evidence will be needed later." He said out loud with a mischievous smile. Then he heard the knight call to Alundra. "Of course, the normal Judge seat was right on the other side of that wall." He said quietly to himself listening to their footsteps head away. "They'll need my help in this, and I shall flank this enemy for them." He boasted heading back into the secret passage to the lower levels.
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