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 Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 12:28 pm
It was a while before the frost demon reformed next to the patch of pumpkins, her initial thought was to wonder if she had sustained grave injury from the previous trampling, only to realise that for some curious reason, she was well and as well as before. Glancing around the room to see that the many other students seem to be safe and unscathed, her eyes settled upon the pumpkin patch she stood next to, wondering why there would be such a cluster here. Here and frozen solid nonetheless.
It would soon occur to her that a point of reformation would indicate that the place is, or was, inhabited. She would not be wrong as she wandered around the room, observing the murals on the walls and the skeletons that lay on the floor. Two tunnels lay ahead at the end of the room, no doubt leading to someplace that would explain all this. Whether it was out of sheer stupidity or the eagerness to move on, the ghoul decided to gander a look at what lay within those tunnels, entering cautiously and treading tensely. She would not count on the pumpkin patch as an assurance that she would reform should she dissipate again.
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:13 pm
Ulmuka felt someone approach him from behind and he craned his neck, head turning while his body remained stationary. The giant owl seemed to be grinning, even with a beak. "Interesting? Hmm?" His voice emanated from his ruffled throat more than it was actually spoken. Ulmuka was not acquainted with any horsemen but one he'd met at prom. Seeing one approach him was a bit of a thrill. "My name is Ulmuka, hooooow doo you doo?" All of his o's sort of drew out into hoots.
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 2:47 pm
Dissipation happened so rarely for Shine that when she reappeared, her eyes were as wide as they possibly could be without falling out. She looked to be the embodiment of WHAT as she just stood there, arms stiffly out beside her, shivering once with the sudden chill. Frowning, she jabbed at one of the nearby pumpkins, which made an icy little click in response. Cold. Maybe that was why she was cold too? She knew that she wasn't clever enough to figure this out on her own, so she glanced around at the others, hoping to see what they were doing. Many of them appeared to be looking for something, though none were really talking about the item they sought. Well. She'd just take a look at everything, then. The tips of her claws traced the murals as she walked alongside them, scarcely taking in what they depicted. When she hit the ridges of the carvings, she pulled away from the mural, resolving to just look for anything that might be of use to anyone.
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 3:01 pm
It was kind of a miracle that Thackery even managed to survive the battle with half of a bone shoved in his mouth, but he had, and was still chewing on the thing, crunch crunch crunching all the while. There were so many here that it would be a waste to not collect one...or two...or seven. Bones were hooked and tucked in his pockets and jewelry and the hood of his coat, but he only seemed to pay attention to the one that was serving as a treat for now. By the time he'd pulled the gnawed-upon bone out of his mouth to ask if everyone was okay, the others were reappearing, and everyone else was poking about as if nothing had happened. That answered that, he supposed. He wandered towards one of the nearby skeletons, gingerly poking through the folds and pockets of the clothing that it still wore. Maybe one of them picked something up along their journey that the current adventuring party could use?
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 6:11 pm
Some how, some way, Sammy done screwed up.
After a dramatic fall into the cave she did little during the fight only managing to get caught up in a pile of falling bones as the beast was defeated. As such she was neatly tucked away in the rubble and bones right beside a certain Cerberus who was checking a near by skeleton.
All he would see is a black burned arm bursting up through the rubble and bones followed by a muffled OOMMFFHAA HURMA HURMA! Like someone calling out from the rubble.
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:16 am
A green glint caught Pokerus's eye. Sticking out of a pile of ash and bone was a book that smelled like strange chemicals. Pokerus found The Poison Compendium! The walls were defaced with messages carved in several archaic-looking languages, as well as the remnants of battle, such as deep gouges and missing chunks of rock. A few of the messages were in a more readable modern language, the last words of thieves, adventurers, and explorers all warning the reader to turn back. Lodged into one of the ancient messages was a small gold pumpkinseed. Wherever Ulmuka's claws accidentally scratched it, it seemed to ooze something resembling blood... Ulmuka found found Ominous Gold PumpkinseedThe slightest touch broke off the pumpkin. It had an aura of exotic healing FEAR. It also had an aura of death, likely more familiar to her. Nergui found Dragonfell Pumpkin!The pumpkin endured the snuggling, at least until it snapped clean off the vine. Siobhan found Cuddly Dragonfell Pumpkin!The skeleton had a distinctly mismatched appearance, much like Merope. So it came as no surprise when he pried a particular book out of its cold, dead hands. Merope found 1001 Things To Make With Spare Parts!Several Mashers had made their home on top of an old book. Sweeping them aside, he found an old book that practically writhed and squirmed in his grasp. Enzo found Encyclopaedia Pestilentia!The armor and weapons were all rusted and frozen together, and impossible to pry apart. They had been here for a while. However, lying in the palm of one of the skeletons was a lovely gold statue of a feline with an unusually long tail... Levi found Mysterious Statue!Leo would find the skeleton's weapon was a sword whose blade had been shattered, and was no longer usable. However, there was something unusual and purposeful about the hilt. Maybe it had a history? Maybe it could even be reforged. Leo found Possibly Legendary Hilt!And there was something interesting here -- for Sheridan, at least. Sheridan found Advanced Magical Theory: Frost!A hefty book had been uncovered in the aftermath of the battle. One of the Mashers seemed reluctant to let her pull it away. Tess found The Black Thumb Bible: Raising Undead Plants!Shine's fingers scratched into a layer of grime and smoke that had damaged the painting. She discovered what had previously been a bookshelf, at least before someone had torched it. Nearly all the books were burned to ash, except for one. It was made of silver and glass, and every page had a metallic sheen. No wonder it survived. Shine found The Phylacterie Artes!Something sharp felt like it bit Thackery's finger. When he pulled his hand out of the pocket, a skeletal-looking key came with, twitching and grinning. Thackery found Skeleton Key!(( Congratulations treasure hunters! There's no set story to the objects you found - they're all yours to research, return, read, or just keep in your room for a good story. If you've got an idea for them, or need some help, just talk to Liz, Zoo, or Maru! Meanwhile, it's time to move on to one of the tunnels! ))
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 1:33 am
It looked like her searching had paid off, and once Poke had seen the glint of green she had descended, landing over the book and folding her wings protectively around the items. It was hers dammit! Her treasure!
She then took a few steps backwards, snout lowering to sniff the item curiously. It smelt of chemicals, and the reason as to why became obvious once she had read the title. A book about poison, huh? This could come in handy.
Gingerly she picked up the book with one of her claws, and made off down one of the tunnels with her prize.
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:02 am
Ohhh, this thing was pretty! Fairly useless, sure, but very pretty - Leo admired the green gems set in the hilt and was that horse's head on top? It definitely looked like it. Totally. Awesome. Sure a functioning sword might have been a bit more useful here, but, well, this had history! Character! It would look nice on her desk! Maybe she could even do something with it, hmm. Maybe reforge it? A hilt looked nice as decoration, but an actual sword.. For a moment Leo was lost in a world where she was the Dread Knight expertly swinging around her sword. Yeah, that'd be totally awesome! And a sword would probably be more useful than George, come to think of it. Then again, she doubted she'd be allowed to carry arms around in school when she wasn't a reaper. But there was no harm in dreaming! And if she researched it a bit in her own time, well, that was her prerogative. "Well, better get going." She stuffed the hilt into her jacket, careful not to get caught on the jagged edges of where the sword had been. "I'm gonna take that tunnel over there, I think, you're welcome to join if you want. Maybe we'll find more treasure." [Exit!]
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:34 am
The glint of something had caught his eye, still supporting Tess, Sheridan strode the two steps toward the object, bending over the push away the ice and snow. Picking up the book, he looked over the cover, brushing away more snow to read the title. He took a moment to look through a few of the frozen pages, a curious flick in his tail. A book on frost magic? His interest was caught, he decided to take the book with him to read another time. Perhaps it would even prove useful on this adventure. Standing again, he turned toward Tess. "I think perhaps we should move on, I don't want to be here if that chimera reforms." Taking he hand, he paused between the two tunnels, debating which way they should choose. There was no knowing what, if anything, lie down either path. Perhaps they were even the same path, both leading back to the same room in an endless circle. Well, they would not know unless they chose one, and he truly did not wish to remain here longer, and those mashers were really starting to creep him out. Another moment's pause, and finally he turned, starting down the second path with Tess. (( Exit to path b ))
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:50 am
"Yes, very," Mmur said cheerily. So preoccupied was he by the discoveries made around him that he no longer seemed terribly bothered by the fact that he could barely feel his feet. "I am Mmur, formerly of Famine, and I do very well," he replied, unsure as to how to greet the monster otherwise. No hands. "It is nice to meet you."iloveyouDIE catching up and creepily following you into the tunnel XD
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:58 am
Tess managed to get a firm grip on the book, quirking a brow in surprise at the title. This might prove useful, she thought and kept it close while she followed after Sheridan. She was still feeling a bit weak, too weak to think too hard. Besides, she trusted the dragon boil would not leave her behind. And while he may not always be able to, she also knew he would do what he could to keep her safe.
"Best idea I've heard all day." she grinned wryly as they exited into the tunnel.
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When Petro opted to rest for as long as he could before exiting into a tunnel, unknowingly choosing the one his friend hadn't picked.
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:00 am
What had Hel been doing all this time after the Chimera was vanquished? She was thinking about the lunch she had packed. The reaper tended to stare off into space as she thought about food, but the shuffling of her nearby peers snapped her out of her thoughts. The ghoul’s head whipped around, searching for her bro, and spotting his jacket way ahead of her, the reaper took off after him.
Couldn’t let her bro go on without her after all.
((Exit))
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:17 am
King's words fell on deaf ears, as Siobhan continued cuddling her little pumpkin buddy. Suddenly, it snapped off the vine. At first she was scared. Had she killed it?
But... it still looked.. so... cuddly.
The banshee screeched happily, cuddling her pumpkin and heading toward a tunnel.
[[exit]]
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:28 am
Aye? Oh yea, m'fit as'a fiddle, boil. As usual, she ignored the fact that there might have once be signs of bruising or injury on her while in public prior to the blue lights. Levi looked at the wrath demon with a sort of questioning expression that said Why do you ask? Levi was perfectly fine. The boney leg hadn't done anything to her in the first place nope nope. In searching the armor and corpses frozen over from years of, well, frost- Levi came across a bright yellow object grasped by a hand of one of the corpses. By trying to pry the fingers open, the tatzel seemed to have cracked them off. The tiny broken pieces of fallen fingers surrounded what Levi had been trying to get at on the snowy floor. It was a statue of gold that had a rather charming tail. I think'it's solid. The tatzel picked it up and turned it around in her hand bobbing it up and down to feel the weight of it. With the hand held out, Levi offered it to West to look at. Whaddaya'think? Pretty nice, eh? If course it was nice! That tail was just like one of her kin. However, in holding it up to the boil, she noticed something that didn't fit in with her kind's physical description: it had two tiny back legs. Okay, so it wasn't a taztelwurm. It still had a fine tail though; she'd have to ask her Uncle Vern about it. There wasn't much her kin knew about their own history aside from other dragon lore mentioning their taking up residence in her current town. Anything before this, including why they left their draconic brethren, was a mystery. Did we used to have legs?There were students shuffling out into tunnels. Placing the statue into her canvas tote bag, Levi prepared to walk into the direction of one route but stopped. Turning, she held out a hand to West before pulling it back in behind her. Uh... think maybe this'way?
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:45 pm
West didn't comment further on the ghoul's physical injuries. He really should have known she would insist she was fine, whether she had been or not. She was certainly all right now. He supposed he'd have to live with that. But what was that she had found? He leaned a little closer—not too close—and peered at the little statue in her hand. It was certainly interesting, if nothing else. Looked weighty too. It was slightly worrying that the guy with his bony hands wrapped around the thing was dead, but the boil was willing to let that go for now. Surely it was the chimaera that had killed all of these fearless explorers, and it was dead now. He glanced down the path she had chosen, moving forward quickly as if she had just been urging him forward with her gesture. "Looks good. Let's go."
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