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 Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 3:13 pm
(This rp is revived from '06)
You find yourself wandering through the Black Forest, fresh snow blanketing the ground, the occasional torch keeps your path lit. Stumbling through the dark wooded area the unbearable cold starts to take it's toll on you as you feel you are about to freeze to death you see a bright light in the distance. As the wave of joy hits, you begin to run towards the light.
Making your way into a clearing you see the large tavern with a red and black sign that says 'Moonlight Tavern'
Dante's Moonlight Tavern is a large seemingly out of place tavern in the center of the Black Forest. Covered in snow over almost all year round this seemed like the perfect place for weary travelers to stop and rest. The tavern is owned Dante Vesarius, An ex demon hunter and mercenary. Inside you will find a bar, library, sleeping quarters, restaurant, and the back room that can only be accessed through invitation.
The rules:
1: Respect everyone, lest you taste the wrath of Dante.
2: Be who you want to be, literate or not, all are welcome.
3: No Godmodding. (Obviously)
4: An introduction of your character is a good idea.
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 3:45 pm
As the door flew open with the cold wind a dark figure stepped inside, shaking the snow off of her hooded coat. "Damn snow's gonna be the death of me." She said as she closed the door behind her pulling her hood down and grinning at the bartender. "It's been a while, Dante."
Lucy, the dark skinned demon with a coat of crimson and ice blue eyes as cold as the frigid snow outside. A sword rests on her back and a cigarette hangs off her lip.
"I just thought I'd pop in for a quick visit and check up on my favorite bartender. Scotch, on the rocks." She said with a grin on her face as she sat down at the bar.
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 3:48 am
[A figure approaches the tavern, it wore a set of a steel helmet covering its face, on its torso was a simple blue tunic armored in a few places, the tunic wrapped around its figure and suggested it was a female, she wore gauntlets and armored boots, a sheathed sword swaying with each her movements.] I say nothing as I enter the mysterious building. Relief spreads over me as it made itself known as a tavern. What was a tavern doing in the middle of nowhere? I'll never know. I silently thank the individual--a woman as it seemed as I notice her take off her coat-- I've been wandering those woods for God knows how long, luckily I managed to tail the woman despite my state. I made myself at home and took a seat at one of the tables, away from prying eyes. The bench creaks as my weight settles upon it. It felt good to feel air washing against my face as I took off my helmet and place it on the table with a relieved sigh, unstrapping the katana from my hip and resting it against the table. Glancing at my saviour, I started thinking of ways to express my gratitude. If not for her, I would've still be wandering the forest. (more char descrip: Raven black hair tied in a pony tail and of asian descent, average height) (also..sorry if i got some things wrong..like where the tavern is..sposedly its in the middle of a forest..in the middle of nowhere)
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 1:11 pm
The grin on her face had now changed to a somber scowl. "Dante, I came here for a reason..." She trailed off as she looked over her shoulder to the newcomer at the table behind her. "But first..." She said as she grabbed the bottle of scotch and uprooted herself from the bar stool. "I think I'll take this to our new friend here."
Her scowl morphed into a heartfelt smile as she walked over to the dark haired woman. "Welcome to the Moonlight Tavern, Newcomer." She spoke softly as she placed the bottle of scotch on the table and sat down across from the woman.
"My name is Lucy, and you look like you could use a drink." She said as her smile turned back into a grin. "That's Dante, he owns this place." She pointed to a pale man behind the bar with hair the same color white as hers and eyes to match.
"Might I ask your name?" She queried before removing the cap off the bottle and taking a swig.
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 6:51 pm
My heart jump started into high gear as I watched the woman get up with a bottle in hand. It started racing faster as I finally notice that she was making her way towards my table. Negative thoughts start crossing my mind, what if the woman knew I was following her? what if she thought I was an assassin? What if- My next thoughts were interrupted by a voice. I looked up and saw the woman placing a bottle on the table and took a seat across me. She had a smile plastered on her face and it wasnt the malicious kind that much I could tell. I try smiling as well but the harsh weather seemed to almost freeze my facial features into place. "I ..um..Many thanks, my lady.." I said, glancing at the mentioned bar tender then back to Lucy. Now that she mentioned it I never saw eyes quite like those before. Undead might have them.. but I'm too busy staying alive to notice. It was suffice to say, unnaturally beautiful unlike my dull black ones. "I'm Luna" I replied, "Thank you by the way..." I added after a few moments "If it weren't for you I might not have come out of the forest alive, lucky you came when you did..I managed to follow you here" I chuckled bitterly.
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:54 pm
Lucy smiled softly once more and pointed to Luna's katana. "I knew you were following me" She paused and took another swig from the bottle before handing it to Luna. "I can sense the blade's soul, you have a very unique weapon on your hands." Lucy pulled out a cigarette and lit it. "Thanking me is not necessary, I know how cold it is out there and from the looks of it you've been lost for quite some time..." She trailed off as she looked back to Dante again. "Besides, I know Dante always likes company as well."
She leaned back on the back legs of the chair with her feet on the table and laughed. "Now tell me, why did you find yourself in this forest to begin with? Only people who come out here are demons and hunters." With that she ashed her cigarette and stared silently at Luna.
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:16 pm
Ah crepes, she knew.
My eyes widened in alarm as the woman, Lucy, admitted.
But she casually offered me a drink to which I take a hesitant sip.
Im not a fan of alcohol, you never know when your senses are needed when you live a life such as mine.
"Yeah..Yes..Thank you...its was a gift.." I said, leaving out some details regarding the blade.
I laughed nervously, my cheeks were hurt from moving "You could say that.."
I paused for a moment, trying to remember what was I doing out in the wilderness. Reaching for a foggy memory so distant in the past I cant seem to grasp.
It was on the tip of my tongue.
I gave up
"I can't remember why..I only know I've been wandering the freezing wastes for some time...." I lower my head with my eyes closed shut remembering the days not so long ago.
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:44 pm
Lucy took her feet off the table, leaned across it, and pet Luna on the head lightly. "It happens, don't worry about it too much." She whispered softly as she put her cigarette out. "You're safe in here, not a soul would dare enter this place with malicious intent."
Right as she had finished her sentence the door busted open as three heavily armored men came crashing in. 'Where is she?!' The man in the front shouted as he held up a wanted poster with Lucy's face on it.
Lucy stood up and pulled a knife from her belt. "I've been waiting for you, boys." She said with her cheeky grin once more. "I wish you would have taken more time though, I'm not even drunk yet." She quipped as she bolted for them.
She was on them in just under a single second, a sudden red mist surrounded her as the man in the front's throat was slit and he fell to his knees. The second man charged at her with his ax only to trip over the first man's still sheathed sword. Lucy slid over to the man who had just fallen and snapped his neck as if it were a simple twig. The third man's eyes widened as he saw his group fall in a matter of seconds. The man raised his sword above his head and jumped for Lucy who was facing Luna at her table now.
Krrrraack!
Lucy smiled at Luna as the man fell and the smell of gunsmoke rose in the air. 'That was close, Lucy... You gotta be more careful' Dante spoke from behind the bar, a black handgun in his hand.
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 10:38 pm
Somehow it felt reassuring when Lucy petted my head.
To feel another's touch without the danger of being stabbed or gutted.
But to the contrary of the woman's words, the doors to the tavern banged open.
Three men, clad in armor and demanding for a woman.
There were only two that I knew were in the tavern, me and Lucy.
And I dont remember pissing in anyone's cup.
Especially three grown men who'd look like they could fist fight a bear.
Lucy jumped into action.
I decided not to follow but my hand wandered to muramasa--my katana, placing it on my lap.
I watch in amazement as Lucy seem to dispatch the armored assailants easily.
Once upon a time I would've winced at the sight of blood, but somehow it didn't faze me anymore.
That didn't stop me from jumping from my seat at the sound of a loud bang.
I glared at the direction the sound came from and I wince as I recognized the gun bearer.
It was Dante, the tavern owner.
Taking my seat again and resting muramasa against the table, I redirected my gaze at Lucy, who was beaming a smile at me.
I don't know what to do actually and I shrugged whilst letting out a nervous laugh.
Seriously what am I getting into here.
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 10:56 pm
Lucy licked the blood from her knife and resheathed in in her belt. "Well that takes care of that, I owe you one Dante." She said as she watched two men come out to carry the corpses out of the tavern.
"Well, Luna. Welcome to the party." She said slyly as she sat back down at the table with Luna. "Now, do you mind telling me where you got that soul stealing blade from?" She paused. "Or, am I asking too many questions? Please tell me if I am."
A large man dressed in a black dress vest and slacks came over to the table with a platter of rare roast beef, fresh salad, and a large pitcher of water. 'From Dante, miss.' He said as he set the platter in front of Luna.
'I don't know how long you've been out there but you look like you could use some food.' Dante called over from the bar with a smile on his face.
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 11:55 pm
Oh wow.. did she just licked the blood off of her sword?
I try to keep my staring at a minimum but the woman seemed to have an ability to attract attention.
My body froze over from her first question, my mind racing for an answer.
One would think I'd have a decent enough lie to tell by now but no.
So I made a hasty retreat to my earlier statement "It was a gift..from my..um..I mean uncle" Dammit Luna don't stop in the middle of your sentences!
"Soul..blade? Wha.." I laughed nervously again, food began to fill the table to my delight.
I nodded appreciatively at Dante, I managed to crack a genuine smile this time.
My mouth was watering from the aroma alone! I quickly filled a plate and began to chomp down on the assorted food.
Sparing a few glances at Lucy just to inform her I didn't forget her presence.
Maybe I owed her the real story.
I gulped down my food.
"Sorry..Its not a gift..Well it was..but it is a soul blade--erm..Soul stealing blade..It doesn't like that term..stealing I mean" I glance at Muramasa, it seemed to emit a faint red glow at being mentioned
"And it was passed down to me" She admitted.
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 12:13 am
With a quick flick of her wrist she pulled from her belt an envelope and slid it to Luna. "You should be careful carrying that around, a lot of people are looking for that blade." She whispered softly as she began to wipe the blood from her face. The envelope she had slid to Luna contained details on the blade's origins and special properties plus a rather large bounty on the head of anyone in possession and the blade itself.
She smiled once more. "Don't worry." She paused as she nodded to Dante. "You're in good hands here. As I said before, Dante won't let anything happen in his tavern. Besides, I have no use for a blade that would kill me in a matter of days if I used it." She raised an eyebrow and stared down at the blade. "How... Are you still alive? You smell like a normal human but those eyes... they tell a different story."
Dante started to walk over to the table where the women were seated. "Pretty with a large appetite.." He chuckled as he sat down at the table as well. "I'm sorry, I'm a bit interested to hear this too."
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Misfit Thunder Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 4:51 pm
Cold. So cold. The snow is so beautiful. He couldn't see himself anywhere else but the frozen landscapes. Winds howl, driving the cold through him, and he smiles. Following the torches, pulling the small blue cape to his back, he marched on. A tavern drew closer, a bright light in the dark chill. He figured he had to see what, and who, was inside.
Opening the door, the blue-and-black garbed man stepped slowly inside, following the heat. Scanning as he walked, there were a few figures that his eyes locked to, sitting together. He opted to sit at a table opposite of them and rest his legs.
"To the owner of this place... may I have something cold?" he asked, without turning his head. The snow was still layered on his body, and he made no effort to brush or shake it off.
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 5:18 pm
Lucy stood up and looked down at Luna and Dante. "Give me a moment, I'll get the gentleman something to drink." She said softly as she started for the bar. "Something cold, huh?" she snickered before reaching over the bar and pulling a chilled bottle of brandy from it. "It's the only thing cold he has here besides water, and I'm pretty sure you don't want anymore water." She spoke softly as she placed the bottle on the table. "Just drink up, I'm going back over to that table, if you need anything- Ask for Dante or Lucy." With that she turned around and began to walk back to the table before something stopped her in her tracks.
'That smell.... Where have I smelt that before...?' Her mind began to wander as she began walking again. Still trying to remember the familiar smell she sat down next to Dante and waited for Luna to finish eating, occasionally eyeing the man dressed in blue and black.
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Misfit Thunder Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 5:30 pm
"My thanks to you". He grabbed the bottle, and it looked like ice began to run down it. Breathing deeply, the brandy was opened, and downed. He shivered with a refreshed laugh. Giving a lookaround to the room, he noticed it was fairly well-built. It kept the cold out, and it held in all warmth. He stared at the doors around, studying them. Finally, he spoke again.
"By the way... a demon... in this cold weather... truly a rare sight. I would not have believed it myself, a fire-blooded being here on the coldest of nights, had I not seen it myself. What brings you here, if I may ask?". He didn't sound impolite, or tried not to, but his tone and slow draw of words often were believed to hide hidden meanings.
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