Ruin's Dawn: Noble Shadows

Woe, Gennadiya, Xander, Zoro, and Mab

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It wasn’t clear to Woe whether his attack had landed. And then, things degenerated as they often did during pitched battle. For the moment, he was learning the folly of violence. Swiftly after trading words for war and Peace for violence, Clarity was often the first casualty in the confusion of the disruption of neutrality, with the first blows traded during a combat.

And so Woe felt he was fighting blind, as the dragonlings snaked around his legs, and then breathed some black mist at the Aukari. There was screaming and pain, but Woe didn’t know how much of it was the possible blow he may or may not have landed, and how much of it was the dragonlings. Perhaps he’d committed a folly fighting the Aukari. It was a distinct possibility. So as the whip recoiled, he whirled it around his arm, keeping it by himself until such a time as he needed it again. The dragonlings were forming a crowd along his legs, so he was carefully walking back so as not to step on their toes, or get in the way of the fighting. Hopefully the creatures with the help of Xander would be able to best the Aukari. Woe would be there to support and help heal the survivors, and throw a whip strike in edgewise wherever needed.

So he stood by, keeping watch over Gennadiya and Sage. If the Aukari got past the first line of defense, Woe would be there to stop them as they attempted to gain the advantage over Sage and Gennadiya.


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A Storm is Coming...





As the battle commenced between the two sets of men the dragonlings were quick to help wherever they felt they could. One set had blinded the second Aukari man that Woe had prepared to fight. As the man moved into position the dragons would move so that his steps would be as unhindered as possible. A second set of dragons skirted around the start of the fight between Xander and the first Aukari that had spoken to them. It was clear that neither man was calm any longer. They were both ready for a fight. As Woe attacked the second the dragons used their smoke to hinder the man so that the lash from the whip would land in its purposed hit.

The snap of the whip hit true to its intended target as it slashed across the man’s neck cutting just the right artery. A scream left his lips as he dropped his weapon and grabbed at his neck to try and stop the bleeding while backing up out of the light given by the room Woe was currently inside of. The first Aukari looked over when his companion was hit and hissed as Xander’s attack landed as well. The man moved backwards trying to move to the side as the sword sliced across his stomach though it was not a fatal blow.

“Oh, look who got an actual hit in. Now let me show you what a real aukari can do!” The man shouted and let the frustration take over as his body caught on fire.

He moved forward ready to attack going for a blow at his chest. When the attack started the dragonlets saw the fatal blow coming and moved blowing smoke in the man’s face causing him to close his eyes and cough. Due to the interference the blow slashed across Xander’s chest leaving a large, jagged cut. The man tried to wave the smoke out of his eyes causing him to knock the other man into the wall knocking him out leaving him open to attack if Woe decided to take the chance.

A loud roar caused the man to stop moving leaving the option to kill him up to Woe. The dragonlings began to cry out excitedly while running around. Alvoth stood stock still staring at a wall before nodding. He carefully laid down Gennadiya while looking over at the man that was knocked out and the last still fighting. The roar meant that he had awakened Alvoth moved over and drew a sign on the wall watching as it lit up before a secret door opened. The shaking would cause several stalagmites to fall from the ceiling of the other room piercing both bodies pinning them to the ground.

“Come, he wishes to meet you. Your companions will be safe here in this room while they rest,” Alvoth said and looked as the dragonlings ran into the room excitedly all but one that stood beside Woe waiting for him to go inside as well.

The guardian walked in after picking up Sage so that she could see what was behind the door as well. Alvoth himself had not seen him since he first arrived and began watching over the eggs. Stepping inside, he moved to the side and two green eyes stared at all three that had entered. Sage gasped gently and looked up at him pressing into Alvoth’s chest. She had only heard stories of what Alvoth could remember when she first arrived of the creature before her. But nothing compared her to the solid black dragon that had green light emitting from all over its body.

“So, these are the ones who aided my children. Welcome to my home, it seems I owe you a great debt of gratitude for what you have done for my young. My name is Kuvarakh, this is my nest. Where my guardian and his friend have taken care to keep my eggs until now. It seems one has taken quite a liking to you,” Kuvarakh said while watching Woe.

“You have been through many hard trials since you arrived. Many I do not believe you had expected to face. Yet you did not shy away from them or what they were meant to do. You have learned how to look at your past and decide on where your future will go. You are strong enough to stand before enemies without batting an eyelash. To honor such bravery and to thank you for protecting my young I wish to give you several gifts. You are welcome to decline them or take them as you please,” Kuvarakh stated and nodded to his dragonets.

The dragonlings ran around playing with each other except for the one that stood right beside Woe. He looked up at the big man waiting to see what the man would do when the offerings had been made. One of the dragonets flitted over and looked over Woe before perching very carefully on his shoulder looking up at the man as well.

“I offer for you to take both of these young with you. They will be loyal and ready to fight with you no matter the cost. The little one is called an Kutzia and the tall one is a Kutzeldaur. The next offer is something only a dragon can offer. Much like Immortals have their marks we have our own gifts called effigies. With your permission I would grant you my effigy,” Kuvarakh explained, “what do you say? I would also ask that you let this young lady return with you so that she can live free of this place. She has been great, but her time here has come to an end.”

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Everything happened at once, as it often did in a situation full of action and sudden fury. Peace had failed, and so Woe had to defend himself and those he’d decided to ensconce in his sphere of protection. It was always regrettable when violence was the only way. Yet Woe was ready as ever to meet the occasion as he did.

The first aukari was simple to attack with a sucker strike, knowing that they wouldn’t be placated forever. Then the next, after seeing his comrade fall, burst into flames and screamed at Woe. His sword, however, went astray and hit Xander. But this left him open to Woe’s attack, an attack he was prepared to launch at the point that it unfolded. He sent his whip careening for the man’s chest, to hit it with the force of a mace. There it crushed into his sternum, sending him backward. At almost the same time, things began falling apart, quite literally.

A loud roar shook the frame of the structure they were within. Stalagmites fell from the ceiling of the other room, piercing both the fallen and keeping them stuck to the ground.

Alvoth spoke to Woe, saying that a mysterious someone wished to meet him. The promise was made for his companions’ safety. Woe had no real reason to doubt Alvoth, but then he had just as little reason to trust him. Yet he trusted that Gennadiya would be able to watch over Xander, should the intentions of Alvoth not be correct. Sage was carried along by Alvoth, as Woe followed behind him.

The dragon, for that was the only thing it could’ve been to Woe’s eyes, was large, black like its children. Yet unlike its children, it shone with green veins of light shining all over its body. It spoke then, announcing the obvious, that Woe and Alvoth and Sage had been the one who aided its children, the ones presumably hatched from those poison eggs.

Kuvarakh introduced himself. Woe bowed his head and shoulders, ”It’s an honor to meet you… Mighty Dragon, Kuvarakh.” As he bowed, his eyes met with the red eyes of the dragonling that had accompanied him to the chamber.

Kuvarakh then pronounced that it would offer Woe a series of boons, should he wish to accept them. The first among these was stewardship over the dragonling and a dragonet. Woe responded to this, ”They will be as a part of my family.” Woe said. Then he turned to look at Sage, ”I will watch over her, should she wish to come along with me?” Whether she did, he would nod to her, then turn to face the Dragon once more.

”As to your effigy? Your boon, should it grant me a measure of the ability to protect what’s important as your kin has shown, I would gladly accept it.” So saying, Woe waited to receive the reward, and met the gaze of the great creature before him.
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The dragon looked at Woe and he got to see the rather unusual sight of a dragon almost seeming to smile.

"That is good to hear," Kuvarakh said. "I feel that we will be a good match. Once my powers are restored in full following this awakening, you will feel the effigy within you. Now, take Sage, these gifts with my thanks, and leave." And in the blink of an eye, there was the sound of a snake hissing slightly and they found themselves back where this had all begun.
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Woe

Overview

Congratulations on getting Effigy! Woe's part in this thread was a consistent voice of reason and he was consistent in his approach. Even under pressure he was a good team player and he was an integral part of this thread. Enjoy your very well earned rewards!

Points

XP: 50 XP
Renown: 60

Loot

Objective Met: Ingenious Planner: In this thread Woe came up with clever plans and plots
Empty Vessel A plain black ceramic jug with no decoration. It sits in a bowl and looks like a jug / bowl used to help with washing in a bedroom. Once a trial, it pours a full carafe of fine wine or large serving bowl of soup.

Objective Met: Outside The Box: In this thread Woe used their skills / abilities in clever and unusual ways.
Chamadarst increases Woe's Sombran to Exalted with the first 4 powers.

Objective Met: Leadership Potential!: In this thread Woe showed excellent qualities of leadership
Woe is granted Effigy, a dragonling and dragonet. Please go with the information you have at the moment, the dragons will be released shortly.

Objective Met: Pressure Point!: In this thread Woe functioned well under pressure
Moseke increases Woe's Sevrath to Adored with the first 3 powers.

Objective Met: Puzzler!: In this thread Woe worked out puzzles and dealt with strange situations
You gain a new MB ability in any one of your existing Domains. Please PSF

Objective Met: Bravery: In this thread Woe acted in a manner which was brave (or foolish!)
Mirror Image A pair of mirrors which can be hung in totally different places - no matter what the distance, once a trial they can be activated and will allow communication between the two. If Woe stands in front of one of them, he will see the reflection of the other mirror, and hear what is being said. The same is true in reverse so, while they could be used for spying, there is a chance they will be seen. Excellent for two way communication, however.

Objective Met: Surprised The Mod! Congratulations, Woe surprised the mod.
The Mother of Dragons : A book with this title tells the tales and adventures of a long-dead knight who flew on Dragonlings. When reading it, Woe gains +5 knowledge to Mount (Winged) OR Animal Husbandry.

Objective Met: True Colours: Woe was true to themselves throughout this thread. Great RP!
Sage Advice A 450xp NPC (Sage) with no less than 10 xp in any skill and up to 100 xp in any one skill - she also has knowledge of dragons and dragonling care and will be able to help you, should you wish it.

Knowledge

Tactics x 10
Detection x 12
Psychology x2
Navigation x 2
Leadership x 5
Discipline x 10
Intelligence x 4
Socialisation x 2
Endurance x 5


Zoro

Overview

Zoro is a very strong team player and he was really good at solving puzzles here! I really enjoyed your contribution to this thread - very well done on what you did here and enjoy your well earned rewards!

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XP: 25
Renown: 30

Loot

Objective Met: Outside The Box: In this thread Zoro used their skills / abilities in clever and unusual ways.
On The Waters! Zoro now has a boat! An average+ quality schooner with all the appropriate rigging and furnishings.

Objective Met: Leadership Potential!: In this thread Zoro showed excellent qualities of leadership
Oh Captain my Captain A 450 XP NPC captain / first mate with no less than 10 xp in any skill and up to 100 xp in any one skill.. Please dev and submit to the PSF.

Objective Met: Pressure Point!: In this thread Zoro functioned well under pressure
Sohr Kahl A winged mount for you!

Objective Met: Puzzler!: In this thread Zoro worked out puzzles and dealt with strange situations
Family Tree When word of Zoro's involvement in these events reaches his family members, he gets a visit from his crazed aunt Zoffia. Zoffia brings him some very dubious baked goods (which leave him feeling quite mellow), some tobacco which was in its prime shortly before his grandfather was born and a set of diaries and journals. Dating back five or more generations, they give Zoro an insight into his family line and give him new avenues to pursue in finding out about them.

Objective Met: Pacifist! In this thread Zoro avoided unnecessary violence
Mirror Image A pair of mirrors which can be hung in totally different places - no matter what the distance, once a trial they can be activated and will allow communication between the two. If Zoro stands in front of one of them, he will see the reflection of the other mirror, and hear what is being said. The same is true in reverse so, while they could be used for spying, there is a chance they will be seen. Excellent for two way communication, however.

Objective Met: : Surprised The Mod! Congratulations, <PC> surprised the mod.
Wild Cards Zoro receives a deck of Tarot cards. Once a season (twice a cycle) you may pull a card from the deck and something strange will happen. This will be randomly assigned and you must PM Peg or PSF if Peg is unavailable for what the consequence is. Some of these cards will have positive effects, some negative. All of them, though, will be interesting!

Objective Met: True Colours: PC was true to themselves throughout this thread. Great RP!
Jug of the Warrior Princess A black ceramic jug decorated with images of the statue Zoro found in his alcove. It sits in a bowl and looks like a jug / bowl used to help with washing in a bedroom. Once a trial, it pours a full carafe of fine wine or large serving bowl of soup.

Knowledge

Cryptography x 5
Detection x 10
Discipline x 10
Investigation x 10
Psychology x 5
Socialisation x 5
Tactics x 10



Gennadiya

Overview

I do enjoy the way you write Genna so much! She's got a wonderful way of thinking about the world, and she's such a natural healer and carer. She was a real backbone in this thread, I really enjoyed her contribution. I hope you enjoy your rewards!

Points

XP: 40
Renown: 40

Loot


Objective Met: Outside The Box: In this thread Gennadiya used their skills / abilities in clever and unusual ways.
Alcove Jug A black ceramic jug decorated with images of the statue Gennadiya found in her alcove. It sits in a bowl and looks like a jug / bowl used to help with washing in a bedroom. Once a trial, it pours a full carafe of fine wine or large serving bowl of soup.

Objective Met: Leadership Potential!: In this thread Genna showed excellent qualities of leadership
Moseke awards you Adored level, and the first 4 abilities.

Objective Met: Pressure Point!: In this thread Gennadiya functioned well under pressure
Daia awards you the next 3 abilities in your Daianya mark.

Objective Met: Puzzler!: In this thread Genna worked out puzzles and dealt with strange situations
Mirror Image A pair of mirrors which can be hung in totally different places - no matter what the distance, once a trial they can be activated and will allow communication between the two. If Genna stands in front of one of them, she will see the reflection of the other mirror, and hear what is being said. The same is true in reverse so, while they could be used for spying, there is a chance they will be seen. Excellent for two way communication, however.

Objective Met: Bravery: In this thread Genna acted in a manner which was brave (or foolish!)
Emergency Medicine: A small bag which can be hung easily on her belt, this medicine bag unfolds and opens up to be much bigger than is possible when you see it. A sort of mini Domain Bag, it opens up to include a small, basic, but full medical kit.

Objective Met: Pacifist! In this thread Genna avoided unnecessary violence
Hair Clip A hair clip which you put in your hair and after simply clipping it in it allows you to put your hair in very complicated arrangements without the necessary cosmetology skill. It also protects from rain and provides you with a small energy boost while wearing it.

Objective Met: : Surprised The Mod! Congratulations, Genna surprised the mod.
Dragon scale It's a small, beautiful, dragon scale which seems to be made from shimmering rainbow blackness. Once a trial it will heal Genna only of any moderate wounds.

Objective Met: True Colours: Genna was true to themselves throughout this thread. Great RP!
As news of Genna's part in the events of this thread get known, she is sent gifts etc. Please add 5WP to your ledger.

Knowledge

Caregiving x 8
Discipline x 10
Detection x 10
Investigation x 7
Medicine x 5
Psychology x 6
Tactics x 5



Xander

Overview

Xander is so very obviously doing his very very best at all times and that was evidenced throughout this thread. He was protective and determined throughout and he bravely undertook all tasks. Very lovely writing, please enjoy your well deserved rewards!

Points

XP: 40
Renown: 40

Loot


Objective Met: Ingenius Planner: In this thread Xander came up with clever plans and plots
Ethelynda increases your mark to Exalted, with the first three powers.

Objective Met: Outside The Box: In this thread Xander used their skills / abilities in clever and unusual ways.
Qylios increases your mark to Adored, with the first three powers.

Objective Met: Pressure Point!: In this thread Xander functioned well under pressure
Alcove Jug A black ceramic jug decorated with images of the statue Xander found in his alcove. It sits in a bowl and looks like a jug / bowl used to help with washing in a bedroom. Once a trial, it pours a full carafe of fine wine or large serving bowl of soup.

Objective Met: Puzzler!: In this thread Xander worked out puzzles and dealt with strange situations
News of your actions here cause gifts and so on to be sent. Add 5WP to your ledger.

Objective Met: : Surprised The Mod! Congratulations, Xander surprised the mod.
Dragon scale It's a small, beautiful, dragon scale which seems to be made from shimmering rainbow blackness. Once a trial it will heal Xander only of any moderate wounds.

Objective Met: Bravery: In this thread Xander acted in a manner which was brave (or foolish!)
Dragon's Tear: A small gem in the shape of a tear drop, this gem will heal one person of moderate wounds (deep cuts, burns, moderately sized puncture wounds, etc) once a day. It can not, however, work on Xander.

Objective Met: : Surprised The Mod! Congratulations, Xander surprised the mod.
Xander develops a new ability in one of his MB domains, please PSF.

Objective Met: True Colours: PC was true to themselves throughout this thread. Great RP!
Cassion's Gift : For his part in this epic tale, Xander is awarded a book. It has "The Hero: A Tale" written on the front and, as long as he writes down his adventures in it, he seems somehow to attract more notice and attention. Mechanically, this book grants you 10WP per season to your Wealth Threads (as per the Sombran mark) - so long as you use the book within the thread.

Knowledge

Athletics x 5
Combat: Blades x 5
Discipline x 5
Detection x 8
Endurance x 5
Investigation x 5
Strength x 5
Tactics x 5


Mab

Overview

It's a shame that you dropped out of this thread, I was very much enjoying Mab's contribution to the group - her perspective is both unique and really well-written. I hope you enjoy the rewards.

Points

XP: 15
Renown: 15

Loot


None

Knowledge

Detection x 8
Investigation x 5
Stealth x 3



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