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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 5:44 pm
Pulling out those moving bed towards a pod like thing. "Aith'a? What's in these pods?" "They are the other dolls. What we are looking for is clone 070. She's been inputed to be the medic if something where to happen to the humans." "I see." Going through a lone. Starting from 1 onward. "Just how many are you anyways?" "The AIs made 100, only a few are functionable." "What happened to the others that didn't make it?" "They mearly sleep until they can be reprogrammed and fix." "I see. I doubt any can do that now." "Master Yunalesca left blueprints on how we are to be made. But only the AI's are allowed to know how to make the Ruby Crystals." "Speaking of which, what is it exactly?" "They are a crystalline form of 4 major manas. Wind, water, earth and fire." Celestra looked amazed. "They were able to crystallize all four together? Don't they react violently against each other?" "Master Yunalesca has learned of a way to make them work together. I was told to teach you the ways of attaining perfect balance. All her teachings are in my program." "Teach me? What for?" "Master Yunalesca had a vision that the world will rise again. But for the old to awaken, they will need a Ruby Crystal to power up most of the cities. That way, even those without the gift of harnessing the power of mana can use it as well." "I see. Is there any of those Ruby Crystal left?" "No, they were all crushed and used to power us up instead. And a few facilities that are still 'alive' today." "There are some that are 'awake' but I have not heard of them yet." "They are in hiding Master. They await your orders." "Why mines?" "Because you are the only line of Yunalesca left. It was decided that way because of the talent Master Yunalesca had. And the fact that she was the Goddess's chosen one. You are the future leader of the new Atlier Imperia."
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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 6:00 pm
Celestra looked at the doll, no Aith'a "But, I do not even know how to lead them. I'm bearly managing my people." "They are already are sworn to you, those that followed Yunalesca to the snowy mountains. The ones that hid were the ones in the task of protecting the city." "City?" "Yes, the city the AI's made for them when the new world was awake again." "A new home...it would be nice to take my people out of that harsh enviornment." "She had forseen the prejustice that would befall her crew. So a city was made before the war even started. When your people are healed, you may now bring your people out into the sun now Master. The Draconis can carry a maxium of 1,00o people" "1,000! We are bearly that much. 100 at the most." "It is few from what orginally left. .what has happened master?" "A sickness, we do not know how to cure it. It must be new. We have been so detached from the world so long, we do not know if there is a cure for it already." "Then fear not, clone 070 will be able to help your people Master. That is what she made for." "I pray so." "It is so." The stopped at the pod marked 070. "Here it is. Clone 070, Ishtar." "Are all the clones woman per chance?" "The watchers are mostly males. They are just built better for combat." "Oh, I see, makes sense."
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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:35 pm
As the the pod open, it revealed a woman. The most unusual thing about her would be her hair color, it was lavender. "Grandmother had some wierd sense in hair color." "She thought it would be better to differenciate a human to a doll. Thinking it would be bad if they thought us humans with our cold outlook would cause trouble." "Hmm, I guess so. It would be nice if you had some emotions when you talk. It's like talking to a wall sometimes." "I am sorry Master, I will try to be better." "No, no, I did not mean to sound harsh. I'll just have to get used to it. Shouldn't be hard, I was like that myself. Till I started venturing out of our town." "The world must seem large to you does it not?" They both lifted the woman to the moving bed and was heading somewhere else now with Aith'a rolling it. "It is. So many amazing things I've never seen, just heard about in books and stories." "The master will enjoy riding the Draconis then. You will see just how large the world is." "Mm, yes I can't wait. . .you do know how to opperate it do you not?" "Yes, but I think it would be a good advantage is the master find herself an artificer or one of intellect to help you. Those that know the world especially. I cannot go with you. I must remain here and protect this place." "Hmm, easier said then done. . .I'll think of my options once we get 070 awake. What was her name again?" "Ishtar, Master." "Ishtar. Got to remember that, she is my peoples savior." "To kind a word Master." "I'm simply stating the truth."
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:00 pm
Mekryd (( S'alright. ))
Justin nodded. It was often hard for those without either a scholarly dedication or Runist blood to read runes. There was a magical aspect which made Runes a natural, almost inate, thing to understand, to some extent. Without that, someone would need to just have a strong devotion to learning, and they'd still be unable to use them, even if they did understand. Being half-blood, Justin had to study a little more than most would. In fact, a thick book of runes (written entirely in runes) sat on his desk where he was examining the cannon. He didn't read too much of it unless he needed to learn how to do something, and in most cases, he prefered to use the least amount of runism possible, or at least direct it with Artificing.
He didn't say any of this, though. What he did say was: "What would I need to bring with me?"Faris himself was packed very little. Infact, he carried nothing along with him at all, mostly due to the fact that he had already made several trips to the ruins and most of his supplies were already there. "You will need your tools, along with any additional texts or information you may need. The trip will take one day and one night." Faris wanted to make sure Justin knew the stakes he was under. Like the female from earlier, not many people agreed with some of the Arpegius family's decisions, even among the Lyrans. "Understand that you will be the only person outside of the Arpegius family that will be entering these ruins. Much of our trust is going into you, a kind that we would not show towards outlanders." Faris looked up at the sun's position, then turned his attention back to Justin. "Now if you have no remaining questions, we had better be off."
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:25 pm
"None at all," replied Justin. He went back inside to pack his things, though he left the door open. A few minutes of rummaging yielded a messenger bag with a few extra straps sewn on, a large toolbelt, and a few string pouches. Instead of wearing the toolbelt, he strapped it around the messenger bag, which itself contained some books and, a welding mask, and some other tools. The outside straps were soon occupied with some containers for mana. They were a bit below regulation standards, but when the light glinted off of them the right way, rune-shaped glimmers could be seen through the paint.
Well, it was better to get going before people began to get too relient on him to go.
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:24 pm
Aith'a had taught her new Master how to concentrate the mana's on the Ruby Crystal within the clones body. Once jumpstarted, the ruby itself would start collecting mana from around it by using the two long tendril like appendeges on their back. At first Celestra thought it was tentacles from some water creature. But it felt almost like those of a butterflies antenna.
"So this things are used to collect mana from around it?"
"Yes Master."
"Where's yours?"
Aith'a pointed to the collar that Celestra though was a part of her clothing, till it started wiggling and unwinding and swaying behind her.
"Oh, okay." Her mind was starting to ache with so much knownledge being thrown at her all at once.
"Maybe the Master needs some rest? I have gave to much information to absorb at once."
"No no, we have many to do. Now. About this draconis? Where is it?"
"It is in the hanger. Please follow me."
"Alright." Celestra followed the doll to this hanger place. Once there, she was shocked speechless. "It's . . . . HUGE! How am I suppose to fly this thing?! I don't think I can FLY this thing?!"
"Master, may I suggest you ask help?"
"Hahaha, and who would help me? A runist? I highly doubt they want anything to do with with this thing!" Pointing at the big ship like thing that was oddly in the shape of a dragon.
"An artificer would do enough Master. Or someone with education. They are always interested in such thing. Maybe if the Master ask for help in exchange of a service?"
"That sounds familiar? Oh yes, there was a man asking for it for a service as well. But what would, what can I offer?"
"The Master can bring them here, we can think of a form of payment? All we need to do is bring Isthar to your people and have her check them out. Then start the process of transfering her people to the new city."
"Which is where by the way?"
"I will inform them of your comings, they will be waiting for you. But before I go on, maybe Master can talk into getting help?"
Celestra thought for a moment. "Very well. I guess it can't be helped. . ." Looks to the large ship like thing, just floating there, a bit dusty, but it still seemed to be in working order. From below, it really did look like a dragons belly. With it's legs tucked in, which she gathered is prob. used for landing or something. This...this thing, that she had learned from word of mouth passed though generations, from one elder to another. "Or at least someone that can make sense of it to teach me a bit more easily."
"I am sorry Master."
"No no, it's not your fault I have no irking of what your saying. Well, I guess I shall get going. That's..a long way up though."
"Then the Master can take the hover." Aitha handed her a small piece of red crystal. "Here, this is the key that would power one, instead of channeling mana directy into it. I'll show you to the garage then."
It was a bit more walks, actually the same way she came in. Aitha pointed out to the same thing she came into contact with earlier in the day. A scooter of sorts that hovers instead of having wheels. "Oh..not this thing again."
"I shall teach as simply as I can how to opperate it."
After a few moments, it wasn't exactly hard once you know where the foward and reverse lever is. And most importantly the brakes.
"Aha! I got it now. All right. You watch over Ishtar. And umm, I guess get Draconis ready?"
"Yes master, I will need help with an artificer though. The generator is a bit underworked and needs tuning."
" ? ? ? Sure? Well I'm off to go get helped. I think that young man might know someone who can help me. I'll be right back!"
"Yes Master."
Celestra smirked, now that she knows how to use the thing, it's not so scary now. "Whoohoo!" Feeling almost child like again. She was soon zooming off to that young man's place. Maybe if she promised him something he'll help her with this generator thing?
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:44 pm
Noticing the house was empty by the time she got there. She sped of, they couldn't have gone far away by foot right? It's worth searching. They seemed more the type that could really help with reviving the Draconis. Goddess knows she has no irkling about the technology part. Magic, runes, those thing of mystical background she had confidence in. Anything else just flew out her window if she can tell the truth. Now, where could they have head off?
arrow Heading for the hidden village *starting on the first page*
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Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 5:00 pm
arrow And now I'm back! *returning from page 1 on Hidden Village*
Luckily on Celestra part, Aith'a still had the manuals and instruction manual with her. And many other manuals and scripts. . . . It would be wise if she took them with her. She can learn them, memorize it for future uses. But first, how to get the generator back to work. Then getting Ishtar, the clone to her people. And finally, meeting with the rest fo the 'people'.
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Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 5:21 pm
Celestra was determined to learn. Putting asides iddle thoughts she listened to Aith'a. As they worked together getting the generator of the Draconis to work up to full power.
"Master, what does the input read?"
Celestra looked at the numbered scale. "It's reading at 25%."
"Still not enough power to get it charged on it's own."
"What else can we do Aith'a? I'm willing to do anything. Please."
Aith'a looked at her young master, and the determination in her eyes, so much alike, she was to her ancestor.
"There is one way, but I am not sure if your body can take it, seeing this is your first try."
"I'll do what ever it takes."
"It may activate some machina for the duration of your spell casting."
" . . Can it..turn off?"
"Yes Master, once you are done, it will automatically turn of since it will lose the power source."
"And...I'm assuming you want me to create this Ruby Crystal? Condensing mana right."
Aith'a nodded. "Yes, it's a fast and steady supply. It will recharge the Draconis and power it for a long amount of time."
"Let's do it."
"Are you sure? It was taxing even for Yunalesca on her first try."
"I have no other choice now do I Aith'a? Let us hurry. Time wasted, another life fades."
"As you wish Master. I'll take you to the Runic Wells."
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Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 5:41 pm
arrow (Runic Wells. Gapping holes within the grounds. Within a green blue haze of colors swells like water. It was well right over a node in the mana line. Where a large amount of mana gathers and streams off to other places in streams. Runic Rings holds the well intack to keep mana from leaking and getting out of control. A square plateform was situated at the center of the ring suspended by thick iron like ropes. This was where Runist would come to gather and control mana into the machinations)
Celestra gazed in awe at the massive amount of mana withheld in here. And the mere size of it was astounding. Her ancestors were really powerful and creative people. To be able to open such a large size well and keep it in control.
"This is our main Runic Well Master."
Celestra nodded. "What do I do now?"
"Sit and concentrate at the center. You must call in order selective mana lines into a seperate node. Once you have them flowing in conjuction you squeezed them tightly and it will condense."
"I see, what's the order then?"
"Fire to Wind, Wind to Water, Water to Earth, Earth to Fire. They must be consistent at all times. Or there will be a very large explosion that can destroy this place."
Taking a deep breath. "A Circle of Life. Alright. I'll do my best."
She cautiously manuvered to the plateform at the center of the Runic Well. Sitting cross legged. Mind cleared. She hummed the mantra in steady rythmns. Then begins to pull on Fire, tying it's end to Wind, and Wind into Water, then Water into Earth. And Earth back into Fire. Over and Over again. Growing yet compressing it tightly together. Weaving it together as if it were one whole string and balling it up in a tightly packed ball.
It would be a long and tiring process. A human body can only last so long near raw powers. But she was a blessed one, so she could take it a bit longer then average. And she was used to this, having been doing it all her life. Touching the raw powers of mana into her own.
The mana lines begins to buzz with life all around. The power it emits turning on and off anything near it. Almost like a jolt of lighting electrifing nearby metallic objects. *a very big battery without the bunny? XD*
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Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 6:40 pm
Hours later. Completely tired out and worned to the bones. She had managed, with Aith'a's help managed to make an intricate weave spell to form a rather nice sized Ruby Stone. Already it was pulsating and gathering it's own mana to fuel itself.
"You've done well Master. The machines have already turned out when you disconnected the lines."
"Good. So tired. I wish to rest for awhile."
"Of course Master." Carrying her worned out master to her former masters bedroom suite which she kept cleaned for the past thousand years just for this day. "Rest. I shall alert you when I've completed my task."
"You could wait. Just..a few minutes."
"It is fine Master, I do not require rest. And I can attach the stone to the Draconis myself. Your health comes first Master. Please take care of yourself. You are needed."
Closing her eyes in acceptance. "Just..for a few minutes." But she had already welcomed the darkness and fell into a comfortable deep sleep.
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Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:49 am
Eve walked out and looked up at the sky. Grey clouds drifted overhead calmly. " I hope it doesn't rain, since I just got the roof fixed." Eve took one more look at the clouds and shrugged as she started to walk home.
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:55 am
Time had already passed when Celestra awoken. Opening her eyes to slits she spoke out to the automata as she called herself. "Aith'a? How long have I slept?"
"A good 5 hours Master. Not that bad, The former Master slept the day away on her first day. You did well."
Celestra smiled to herself. She prided herself in Runic Magic and chants. It was her specialty. And her direct line to the Goddess only made her link to mana that much more stronger.
"How's the ship?"
"It is up and running, Master."
"Isthar?"
"There is a slight problem. She is slow to awaken, the long sleep must have put her on lock down. Do not worry though." She saw a frown forming on her Masters face. "I've already fixed her codes, she should be functioning well soon by night fall. But for now, I think I can help you learn to ride the Draconis Master."
"Really? You've done so much for me already. I don't know how to repay you."
"There is no need Master, I am made to serve."
"Don't sound like fun. You're missing a lot of things."
"I lack emotion to feel, so I will not be missing anything as you say."
"I see, let me get dressed then."
"There are clothes in that closet there. You and the former Master are of the same size. Take a pick Master, it's yours by right."
Celestra nodded.
While her Master was getting changed. She had went to the communications room. Where a child-like doll sat still on a large chair.
"Clone 65, Astra. Hook up the commincations link. Try to get in contact with the hidden city."
The child like doll woke from her long slumber. Her hair an odd pastel pink. Her face was hidden behind a strange visor and pink tattoos etched the side of her face, almost bird like in shape. "Aith'a."
Aitha looked up to the child like doll. "Tell them, our Master is finally here. After she finishes her mission, they are to be ready to meet her. The time has come for them to surface."
Astra nodded. "Comencing communications. All links opening."
Astra was one of the dolls made for communications. Like the Geosn, she was able to utilize the mind to use mana to carry voices, even images though long distances.
Suddenly, any communication devices within a hundred miles were activated. Echoing a voice transmission.
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 12:00 pm
"This is Astra, from Lyr. Atlier Imperia has been activated by the return of the Master. All prepare for the 'Welcoming'. Code 7th Heaven is to be commenced. Repeat. Code 7th Heaven is to be commenced. Dios Alma is to be set and prepared for the 'Welcoming'. Repeat. Dios Alma is to be set and prepared for the 'Welcoming'."
The child like voice repeated over and over thought the communication line. Until the other end repeats it's confirmation.
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 1:21 pm
Eve continued down the dirty road solemnly. As she walked she couldn't help but think about Seth and her crime. A small tear ran down her cheek sadly. As she got to her house she threw open the door and ran inside sobbing. She placed the bucket of mana down on the table. As she rubbed the tears off her face, she climbed up the stairs into her bedroom. The silver staircase felt icy and unfriendly to her fingertips.
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