"yeh yeh, travin will needs the help of The Grey one, Thea ands a big mirror! Hm! And ands also some to help persuade the beast to go through yeh yeh!" He looks toward Adam and Malenia, regarding their tenacity and combat prowess with great respect and a greedy smile. " Findings the one who controls the hordes of skellingtons wills be more difficulty yeh!" He furrows his brow at this but then a moment later dismisses the concern as not his problem.
Adam looks on as Thea transforms… into a unicorn! His mouth hangs open as observes this and all of the reactions, plans being set in motion. He brings his mount and follows Travin at his direction. He looks back at Delph and the mirror through which they disappeared, torn, feeling that he needed to find out what was causing Shavaris to cry and to go to her aid. But he is needed here, on Travin’s mission, and he nods when asked for help. He looks down at his hand, moves his fingers and tests his forearm, then nods to Travin and Greko, saying “I’m ready. We need to do something, we can’t sit idly by. They need our help and perhaps your plan will work.” He turns to Malenia, “I’d still like to learn more from you, but there’s no time, we are needed now. Are you ready?” Adam straightens his gear and prepares.
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Jek looks on at Thea and his work, and nods. "You did good, very good, Thea. This is a part of you, don't run from it. Embrace it. Now, illusion Thea.... Aeht, lets get to work! Where do you need us, Travin! It seems like you have a plan! Also, quick question. This Red bull, it doesn't have wings, right? It would be bad if it could fly." Jek will make the Aeht mirror Thea's movement for a bit, then follows along behind him. Jek looks into the mirror as they get setup. "Should someone get over there to help them sooner rather than later? Looks like they could use the help!"
Greko watches Jek's illusion take shape and is confident the plan will work. "Nicely done Jek, nicely done indeed. It seems Travin's plan has merit and will work. Lelith and I will go retrieve the dead unicorn. I fear it falling into the hands of evil could only lead to more sinister plans. If any of you wish to join us, you may otherwise we will send the others out once we retrieve the Unicorn and return here. Good luck"
With the plan set, and those departing gone, Travin drags the mirrors outside, enlisting the help of those who aren't currently maintaining illusions and also a couple of Deathhawks called upon by Gandalf and the feathered ones who run the halls of Celestia.
The outside of skyloft is lush and green, the group travel through well kept verdant gardens, and reach the edge of celestia's outer reach, here it is harsher, certainly windy, Travin can't help but wonder just how far below them the tunnels under Aughra's observatory are, and what has become of Vader and the spider creatures.
Propping the mirrors against the backs of the Deathhawks and tying ropes to the mirrors to prevent them falling into the abyss below, Travin shouts through his plan, his voice fighting against the wind and the clatter of his own junk caught in the violent updraft. "WE'S LEAVE TEN FEETS AT LEAST FROMS THE MIRROR TO THE EDGE, HMMM? GOINGS IN AND OUTS WE CAN,p BUT BULL WILL JUST RUNS AND FALL YEH YEH, JEK PLACES ILLUSION HERE HMM? JUST OVER THE EDGE! THEA SUPPORTS JEK YEH, AND SKOT SUPPORTS THEA, LOOKS AFTER EACH OTHER ANDS STAY BACK FROMS THE MIRROR! HMM? IF JEK NEEDS TO COMES THROUGH, BE CAREFUL, PROTECT THEA IS PRIORITY, WE CANS ALWAYS TRY AGAIN, BUT NOTS WITHOUT THEA!...
ADAM, MALENIA, FOLLOWS TRAVIN IN, WE LOCATES BULL AND LURE IT IN, ADAM HAS BIG BASTARD SHOUT YEH YEH, VERY HELPFUL, TRAVIN HAS MUSIC AND SILVER WORDS HMMM, MALENIA MAKE SURE WE'S DON'T DIE! YEH YEH! LETS FREAKINGS GOOOOOO!" After making sure that Jek and Thea aren't visible from the other side of the mirror and that the mirrors are secured properly, Travin mutters something in celestial to Jek and then gives a nod to Adam and Malenia, befor readying himself Infront of the mirror.
Adam pulls out his lightsaber, tells Ironsides to wait for him, this is too delicate. He works up his voice, stretching his neck, getting ready. “FUS….” Ah *cough, cough, ack spit.* A huge globule of slightly blood tinged sputum comes out of Adam and he spits it on the ground. “FUS … RO…”. A big smile crosses his face. “Yeah, I’m ready…”
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Jek nods, clasps Travin's shoulder "We got this. The Bright Lady has shown us our path. Go, and be safe."
Jek will sit close to the mirror with Aeht. He will have Thea and Skot off a little ways, so they are not in direct sight of the mirror. "Now we wait. Please, Bright Lady, let them be safe."
Malenia, still rather preoccupied by the event which had transpired. Not the battle with the Sith lord or her brief dance with death, Her mind lingered on the sparks that had formed on her prosthesis. She knew little of the ways of the Jedi, even less so when it came to the Sith. Never really being trained, more of discovering her connection to the force and going along for the ride. It was the first time she had experienced something like that while using her abilities, the sudden burst of power she felt along with it was almost intoxicating.
Her concentration was broken by one of her allies in the battle with the Sith, Adam. She lowered her arm and cleared her throat, she looks about. Able to piece together exactly what is being asked of her at this moment, From battling a Tarrasque to dueling a Sith Lord. Now with a new task set before her, It had been quite the day.....and it wasnt over yet.
"Yes, I am ready" She follows after Adam.
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Malenia - [Monk - Way of the Jedi] - Auryn: Princess of Destiny
Jek chats with Aeht in front of the mirror. He will chat with Thea and Skot, giving them a running commentary of what he sees. After a few minutes, it doesn't appear like the bull is getting any closer.
Jek will stand with Aeht. "Thea, Skot, I'm going to stick my head in and bring Aeht to the battle field. Stay back for now. We don't want him getting the real you. Oh, but if it looks like I'm in trouble, come rescue me."
Jek stands in front of the mirror, makes sure his new rings are ready, and gets his new wand out. With a deep breath, he leans forward into the mirror and Aeht steps through. As Jek head appears on the other side, he will cast minor illusion to make the sound of bugles belting out a fanfare as loud as he can make it. Then he will yell out "HEY, RED BULL JERK FACE. LOOK WHO'S HERE! THE LAST UNICORN! COME AND GET HER!" He will make Aeht jump up and down, waving her hands and gesticulating to her Alicorn Horn. Then she will turn around and shake her butt at the Bull. She will then jump back into the mirror, and Jek will lean out. Both going back to the cliff side and waiting for the Bull.
Jek will send a message through the AUYRN as well.
Jek feels Travin's magic take hold in him. He feels more capable, inspired even. But as he hears his words and looks at the mirror, he realizes that the plan is not going well.
"Thea, they are fighting skeletons. A lot of them. But they aren't going after the Red Bull. I'm going to head in, try to find the Red Bull and bring it back here. I think you should stay here, where it is safe. But, you are a chosen of the AUYRN. You must follow your own path. I think they can use our help." He sighs and shakes his head. "Skot, you are in charge of her protection. Keep her safe."
He steps through the mirror with Aeht. He looks around and sees fire and smoke coming from behind where the mirror is positions. He'll yell out "TRAVIN, YOU WENT THE WRONG WAY!" Then he will full sprint towards the smoke.
The return from Hagsgate, from the combined efforts of the AURYN Heroes to gain a better foothold in the battle for Hyboria, had passed nearly a week ago. In that time the heroes had returned to Skyloft with the refugees of Hagsgate and had tried to make sense of everything that had changed. They had watched all week as the Three Brothers, now eclipsed as one dark orange celestial entity, no longer trekked across the sky; instead, they seemed to circle around the rim of the world like a marble in a bowl. They dipped below one horizon to create a normal night, and the rest of the day they came up over the horizon and crawled along the edge of the world, leaving the sky dark enough to display the moons and stars brightly overhead, and just enough light to bathe the world in reds and violets.
The refugees from Hagsgate were camping in the courtyard of the Hall of the Celestials, lining up three times a day for meals the Elders were graciously able to provide while they sought for them a new way of life on Celestia. King Lir, crushed by the weight of his guilt and grief and his role in all this, had done what he could to help, but had denounced his title; with no kingdom, no realm, and great shame, he said, there was no reason for him to hold such a high title.
With all these developments came another that was, without a doubt, very distressing; Gandalf reported that his magic...and the magic of the Elders of Skyloft...seemed to be fading. While it none of the heroes had been effected yet, Gandalf's power had begun to go near the end of the Battle of Hagsgate, and the Elders were losing the magical abilities quickly.
Master Piccolo had been storming around the Hall of the Celestials for days being vocally upset about it.
They were fortunate enough to be blessed with a week of training, rest, and resupply before Atreyu had mustered them all for redeployment.
They found Atreyu, Gandalf, Lir, Falkor, and Man at Arms assembled in the broad courtyard as the Eclipse came up over the horizon, with a veritable squadron of Death Hawks and three Rocs waiting for them. Atreyu greeted everyone as jovially as possible, directing what had previously been four teams back into three, and slowly he separated them out into their groups and got them ready for departure.
As Atreyu speaks to the other two groups, it's Duncan, Man at Arms, who approaches the Dawn Guard.
"Your grace." He says, offering a curt bow to Adam as he approaches. "Honorable General. Lords and Ladies. Atreyu asked me to address your team. I'll be as brief as possible.
Your presence is requested on the continent of Eternia. As I will be staying here as the military advisor for the Resistance, we thought it proper to attach General Dageron to your retinue for this deployment.
War is knocking on Eternia's door, your grace. The King and Queen are working fast to broker a deal with King Jareth of the Labyrinth, but it seems the Labyrinth is facing its own crisis. I won't pretend to understand the exacts, but it seems that whatever happened when Calamity Ganon was born, be it from the use of the Triforce of Power or the opening of the Lament Configuration by Ro Aleron the False Knight, it broke the magic that held the Labyrinth together. The Labyrinth's magic is now leaking out into the surrounding countryside. I'm not sure what that means for you exactly, but I'm sure that, considering most of you are familiar with the Labyrinth's magic, you'll see aspects of the Labyrinth manifest in the woods.
Someone still commands Lord Vader's army, even though he's been killed. Before communications began to fail it sounded like enemy patrols were moving freely around the continent. We need to know the extent of this supposed invasion, and we need to make sure the Army of Eternia is responding correctly. General Dageron, I believe you'll be most effective in this setting. And to complicate things, Keldor and his forces are trying to muster for an assault on the southern end of the continent, near his lair at Snake Mountain.
I'll leave your team to decide how to approach these situations. We are lead to believe as well that Lord Delphinium has a solution for the dead Unicorn Stallion? I trust your team can negotiate that mission."
As Man at Arms speaks, Gandalf approaches, almost as if summoned when Duncan speaks to Delphinium.
"How do you feel about leaving the Triforce of Courage behind, Delphinium?"
Travin spends the week of downtime reading a dark leather book that he stole recently, as well as practicing new spells and spending time with Birt.
During the evenings he offers to help Johnathan with learning celestial, in return one evening he asks Johnathan for a favour, the simple use of Johnathans regular sized human hand to make an obscene impression into a pot of clay which can then be used as a cast.
When they are collected and briefed by Duncan, Travin makes a good attempt to concentrate, listening intently to the bits about the labyrinth leaking but then mostly distracted by unseen shadows when Duncan explains the other bits. "Kill the bad ones and save the good yeh yeh? What is happenings with the labyrinth? Hmmm how are the decision makers communicatings with the Jareth?"
Johnathan spends a moment meeting up with the dawn guard after the battle of the red bull. It is clear he is still a bit distracted at this point, though he doesn’t say what is on his mind. He was still amazed that everyone made it back in one piece. He spends the first few hours explaining to the other members that the red bull was defeated, but it came with a cost. The unicorn and Hagsgate was no more. He explains that the king sent skeletons to attack them and this caused the unicorn to die. Johnathan also tells of a weird spell cast on him that caused his magic to change from black flames to bright white light. He explains that it was very sudden but does not think it was from the bull Johnathan looks a lot less pale than usual with his bat no where in sight.
It takes till the evening when he was alone to realise something was different. For the first time since his awakening he didn’t feel it. How could he have missed it? The hunger, the hunger was gone. Johnathan tries to summon his fangs, tries to makes his eyes red but he can’t. He tries to disguise himself or make illusions but to no effect. I’m… I’m cured? Johnathan doesn’t sleep that night. He tries many ways to see if this cure was true, even trying to drink some left over animal blood he had but unable to swallow it. It is a very emotional night for Johnathan, he cries with joy. He didn’t think this could be done and now he can finally go home as a human and not a monster.
In the morning he tells the rest of the dawn guard of this development. He checks to see if Shavaris was affected with this too and how she is coupling as well. Johnathan seems very cheerful when he speaks to the dawn guard, a side of him that they probably didn’t see before. For the first time since they met him Johnathan seems very happy. Johnathan spends the next few days relaxing and spending time getting use to his human condition again. He studies some scrolls and tries to see how his spells have changed. In the training room where he practises people can see bright lights as Johnathan is able to summon radiant light that burns the targets. Johnathan also is able to heal others near him now as streaks of lights emit from him and pass through nearby injured allies, sealing up wounds a little. When Johnathan eventually casts find familiar it appears as a hawk instead of a bat, though Johnathan still calls him Echo for old time sakes. Johnathan even seems to be getting on well with Delphinium’s fox friend. It seems that without the constant blood hunger it is much easier to hang out with animals now.
During the evenings he humours Travin with celestial training, even though he knows it now. In a strange way it is a nice bonding exercise that they can do. Johnathan agrees to Travin’s weird request in helping make a spell component. On the morning before the meeting he also gets new robes and a big staff for an arcane focus with a weird looking green mask as well. It was time I got a new look. When Duncan bows to Kerwyn, I mean Adam, Johnathan seems a bit confused. Oh yeah, I forgot you are some royal now. That must be cool. Johnathan listens as they are given their new mission briefs. He sighs as they hear they will return to the labyrinth again. Oh you have got to be kidding me. That place again. And now it’s falling apart. Great, just great. Johnathan looks to their new comrade for this mission. He always did respect high ranking military members. General, good to meet you. Hopefully you can provide help in the labyrinth. So our mission is to fix the labyrinth while the rest of the army goes after the rest of Vaders forces? Guess we don’t have many options at this point. He turns to the rest of the dawn guard. Do we have any ideas on how to prepare for the labyrinth?
Dageron spends his week in research once more. Not just at the library, but largely there. He would also interview as many of the myriad races as possible. Delving into knowledge of blindsense, tremorsence, darkvision - anything that could help an entire army fight in a world of twilight and shadow. This would include determining which trainable animals could best augment small units which might confer advantage, but able to scavenge food for itself. Food, he realizes, would become a strategic asset in the new world. If magic was fading for some, conventional war and tactics may become the ultimate variable for victory. He would encourage leadership to once again reach out to the races of the sea, as the oceans may become the best remaining sources of foodstores.
Also, he would assess the defenses of Skyloft and the disposition of its defenders and newfound refugees. In this he would take a specific interest. Asking if his own forces within the ruins of Aureki can take on able-bodied volunteers from the new mouths so they could better establish that fortress, slowly being rebuilt, as a fallback. He would check in with his spies in Nockmaar to learn of any new developments there, or along the enemy allied fronts. He would want those forces to gather whatever wealth they could from the ruins of fallen cities. Ruin raiding, he reasoned, would keep his army wealthy and well-armed enough to sustain, and give them something to trade with in Nockmaar - for food.
Lastly, he would study the Manual of Leadership granted by Mithrandir.
Adam spends the week studying with Malenia, learning more about his Jedi weapon, the lightsaber. He learns how to feel the force, between the rock, and the tree, the pebble on the ground, his huge flail snail, and all places in between. He trains with his flail snail as well, Ole Ironsides, deepening their bond together, becoming better in commanding him. Malenia is instrumental in his growth and the scrolls from Gandalf help further as well. Adam wears his circlet on his head that “makes me smarter”, gaining its assistance in his training. He has become a fearsome warrior with the lightsaber, mastering thrown weapons, and the counterattacks from ranged weapons leveled at him, as well as spell effects. His entreaty to Malenia is to “make me tougher. I need to do those spins, turns, jumps, and all of that cool shit that you do.”
At other times, and with the use of the second scroll that Gandalf gave him, he learns how to behave better at the court, as a Prince, and with all the duties that this will entail. He learns how to hold his pinky out when drinking tea. He learns how to spurn reporters trying to gain gossip about the royals. He learns how to keep secrets within the royal family, what to say to the press. He learns not to let raspberries go when seated at the dinner table. You get the picture.
At the end of the week, Adam is trained, rested, and a lean, mean fighting machine. And he’s a little further along in how to play to role of a Prince, since this has been thrust upon him.
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As Delphinium settles in the first thing he does is meet up with Gandolf. He seems quite pleased after this meeting and the fairy is quickly becoming obsessed with their new eggs. They have them nestled in a multitude of blankets and they seem interested in raising them proper. They haven't hatched yet but finding a place to keep them safe is going to be a concern going forward. The fairy has since taken over an entire room and can be found telling tales to the hydra eggs like newborns. Fantastic tales all in sylvan and occasional common. However, the fairy is also finding time to do lots of other things. Training, using their fairy magic, and mastering a new found power they have... They seek out Shavaris on the first day and ask them what their favorite weather is.
The following day Delph can be found up high on top of the building the tiny fairy looking up at the sky as they summon their new power. They seem to grow in size, for a moment they seem like a small or maybe even medium sized being. Their aura flowing around them like a pool of water dazzling with the reflective light of the sun despite the world being stuck in twilight. Power seems to gather around the tiny fairy, bits of static and electricity form and rumble around them. They seem to channel the power around them in a fashion that makes their aura glow to new heights. Those looking up will see them focusing intently as whatever they are doing isn't a fast process and indeed takes the fairy some time as they tap into their new found power and unleash their feeling of connection to nature. They tap into their senses and reach outwards as the electric aura glows and after ten minutes of intense concentration they let the power go up into the sky.
It takes time but soon dark clouds roll in and a warm breeze seems to accompany the sudden oncoming storm. They sense that what they desired was controlled and made and the tiny fairy has summoned a thunder storm for Shavaris. The wind was not harsh in this storm though. Like the storm was tailor made to be a display of nature rather then its wrath. Lightning dances across the sky and a warm pleasant rain falls making delightful pitter patter noise that one may find relaxing. A slight wind blowing around but nothing oppressive or harmful. The lightning up above dancing like a beautiful web of light. The fairy will then go find Shavaris and ask "How's that? Is that what you like Shavaris?" The fairy showing off the storm they created to their friend and ally.
So the days go and folks will find some pretty odd weather from day to day. From storms to snow to super fog it seems suddenly impossible to predict what the weather is. When Johnathan tell's Delph of their good new the fairy just says "You were always you Johnathan. Vampire or not. I still think you are good either way. You seem happy about it though so I'm happy for you!" With this magic training, delphinium's practice with his ki and taking care of some hydra eggs it was little wonder the time flew on by for the fairy. They did make a point to make themselves available for their friends and chat with all of the folks of the Dawn Guard. Delphinium seems to wonder when he can go visit his father though. The fairy seems confused why he hasn't visited in so long and they also need to revive the other unicorn. Hopefully that will help with the twilight.
Whatever the case, Delphinium seems far stronger then he was before. By the end of the week they are seeming excited and raring to get started.
They listen to the general describe the next part of their mission and the fairy smiles and says "Yep! I do believe I can revive the unicorn by using the magic of the alicorn to reunite it with their body. My dad just wanted me to use it to.... hmmm... weird I can't remember. Anyway, can do! As to the labrynth, I loved hanging out there! Sure, lots of bad stuff happened but that was because of bad guys. Might be fun to see how the mushroom folks are doing with the magic around."
When Gandalf asks for the triforce Delphinium seems to look a bit suspiciously at Gandolf but says "I don't mind leaving it somewhere safe. You want me to leave it behind right? What will you do with it if I lend it to you?"
Shavaris tried to make herself comfortable in Skyloft, but she just couldn’t. It wasn’t a place for her and she just couldn’t relax.. Waiting for their new orders, hoping they would come every day. She made sure to steer clear of Master Piccolo as he stormed the halls.
Trying to make the most of the downtime, she finds Running Bird and spends time with him, trying to strengthen the bond between them. When Delph asks her about weather, she answers with a thunderstorm, just for fun - but when the tiny little fairy makes a beautiful display of the weather, she sits back and watches in awe. “Thanks Fireflight, this is beautiful. Though does make me homesick.” she says with a wan smile. She spends most of her week attempting to strengthen her resolve. When Delph makes it snow, she stays out all day in it shivering. She stays up all hours of the night till she is beyond exhausted, then only allows herself a short nap before she is up again attempting more. Not allowing herself to eat, or drink - whether from animals or just normal food and water until the need was more than she could bear.
She enjoys her evenings catching up with the rest of the Dawn Guard, listening to Johnathan’s story about Hagsgate and the Red Bull.. she was so glad to hear they at least made it out alive and that the Red Bull was no more. She added to the stories, filling them in about the wretched trial, something she hopes to never have to experience again. “I’m not sure I do want to see that elf again, and I know I could never fully trust her.” She then goes into the story of releasing Godzilla with Dageron and others. She decides to leave out the murals as that has passed and it was all just too emotional.
When Johnathan informs them of his transformation one morning, Shavaris is in shock. “You are no longer inflicted? How is this possible? I… I haven’t changed, at least I don’t think so? I know my affliction for some reason wasn’t as strong as yours, but no, I think I still have it.” She watches him closely after that for awhile, but is glad to see the change has made him happy.
Shavaris listens as the Man at Arms speaks, her mind whirling at all the things he says. The Labyrinth is leaking? Lord Vader’s army is still moving but under new command? She then leans over and whispers to Dageron, “Who is Keldor?” And to deal with Delphinium’s father? Maybe that won’t be as bad now that Delph has changed? Gah, her head was spinning.
Dageron waits until Man at Arms has concluded their mission briefing before replying to Shavaris. "Keldor the Would Be was once an attempted usurper of the throne of his brother, King Randor. He was banished after the attempt and fled to Snake Mountain where he resides to this day. He is also sometimes called Skeletor, after his face was damaged by a blast of magic that left it disfigured and skeletal. He is deeply embarrassed by his defeat but has set his eyes elsewhere, to Castle Grayskull, where he hopes to someday gain the Power of Grayskull. That is all I know of him, except now we know he musters forces against this realm anew. I am beginning to suspect Vader is not dead - or at least, any more."
Waiting first for others to ask questions and receive their answers, Dageron eventually asks Duncan, "You have given us three strategic concerns but only one objective - to fix this issue with the Labyrinth. However, you indicated my skills would be suited to this tasks and the Labyrinth is to the far North of Eternia, and Keldor, and roaming Imperials, South of it. Am I to split from the others, or ignore the enemy army movements? What I'm asking is, do you need me because I can help mount an attack, or do you need me to help avoid one while dealing with this Labyrinth issue? I am well suited to advise in evasion tactics as much as direct combat, I simply wish to know which skills to apply during this mission."
Trav raises an eyebrow as Johnathan and Shavaris' discuss the recent curing of Johnathans curse, "perhaps the ways you both gots the curse changes the forms of its being hmmm? Perhaps it ran it's course and was finished withs Johnathan yeh yeh! Maybes that's why Johnathan is so goods at celestial now hmmm?" He quickly moves away from the conversation, glad that Johnathan is happy having lost his curse, but leaves them guessing as to how it happened.
With his attention brought back around to the task at hand, travin thinks for a moment and then tugs at Dageron's sleeve. "travin could fixes the labyrinth problem now hmmm? If only travin coulds simply talk to Jareth yeh yeh" there is a mischievous grin on the junk man's face. "Thens the Dawnguard coulds go where we is neededs hmmm?"
When Delph asks her about weather, she answers with a thunderstorm, just for fun - but when the tiny little fairy makes a beautiful display of the weather, she sits back and watches in awe. “Thanks Fireflight, this is beautiful. Though does make me homesick.” she says with a wan smile. She spends most of her week attempting to strengthen her resolve. When Delph makes it snow, she stays out all day in it shivering.
"You're welcome Shavaris. You seem like you're not feeling well. Or, maybe something is bothering you. Or maybe you ate something that disagreed with you. Sorry, I know a lot of you hide what you really feel so I don't know what's going on. I do wish you wouldn't hide it though. It make it hard for me to tell how to help." The fairy flutters a bit in front of Shavaris as if inviting her to share her worries.
"Keldor the Would Be was once an attempted usurper of the throne of his brother, King Randor. He was banished after the attempt and fled to Snake Mountain where he resides to this day. He is also sometimes called Skeletor, after his face was damaged by a blast of magic that left it disfigured and skeletal. He is deeply embarrassed by his defeat but has set his eyes elsewhere, to Castle Grayskull, where he hopes to someday gain the Power of Grayskull. That is all I know of him, except now we know he musters forces against this realm anew. I am beginning to suspect Vader is not dead - or at least, any more."
"Oh! That sounds like a big family rivalry. Happens all the time in the feywild. So, he's got a skull head? Oh oh! Can I call him bonehead then?" Delphinium doesn't seem to impressed with this Keldor but then again the fairy has always had a level of confidence that is staggering to most.
When Dageron mentions that Vader might still be alive Delph says "Oh! The guy with the black armor right? I'd love another chance to fight him. He seemed really strong. I only got to throw a couple punches last time. Then a whole cave collapsed on him."
Trav raises an eyebrow as Johnathan and Shavaris' discuss the recent curing of Johnathans curse, "perhaps the ways you both gots the curse changes the forms of its being hmmm? Perhaps it ran it's course and was finished withs Johnathan yeh yeh! Maybes that's why Johnathan is so goods at celestial now hmmm?" He quickly moves away from the conversation, glad that Johnathan is happy having lost his curse, but leaves them guessing as to how it happened.
With his attention brought back around to the task at hand, travin thinks for a moment and then tugs at Dageron's sleeve. "travin could fixes the labyrinth problem now hmmm? If only travin coulds simply talk to Jareth yeh yeh" there is a mischievous grin on the junk man's face. "Thens the Dawnguard coulds go where we is neededs hmmm?"
Delpinium smiles and looks to Johnathan, happy they are happy as they say, "I think he was more exciting before but he's happier now so I think its a good thing. I wouldn't want Johnathan to be unhappy. So, now what do you want to do Johnathan? Any big plans now that you've had a big change?"
When the talk gets back to the topic of the Labyrinth Delph seems excited. "I think its a good thing really but everyone seems worried about it. The labyrinth was very close to the feywild in terms of how it felt. Granted, mostly goblins and not as diverse but is it such a bad thing for the labyrinth's magic to be leaking out? Doesn't that mean it's protecting areas around it now too?"
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Adam looks on as Thea transforms… into a unicorn! His mouth hangs open as observes this and all of the reactions, plans being set in motion. He brings his mount and follows Travin at his direction. He looks back at Delph and the mirror through which they disappeared, torn, feeling that he needed to find out what was causing Shavaris to cry and to go to her aid. But he is needed here, on Travin’s mission, and he nods when asked for help. He looks down at his hand, moves his fingers and tests his forearm, then nods to Travin and Greko, saying “I’m ready. We need to do something, we can’t sit idly by. They need our help and perhaps your plan will work.” He turns to Malenia, “I’d still like to learn more from you, but there’s no time, we are needed now. Are you ready?” Adam straightens his gear and prepares.
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
Jek looks on at Thea and his work, and nods. "You did good, very good, Thea. This is a part of you, don't run from it. Embrace it. Now, illusion Thea.... Aeht, lets get to work! Where do you need us, Travin! It seems like you have a plan! Also, quick question. This Red bull, it doesn't have wings, right? It would be bad if it could fly." Jek will make the Aeht mirror Thea's movement for a bit, then follows along behind him. Jek looks into the mirror as they get setup. "Should someone get over there to help them sooner rather than later? Looks like they could use the help!"
Greko watches Jek's illusion take shape and is confident the plan will work. "Nicely done Jek, nicely done indeed. It seems Travin's plan has merit and will work. Lelith and I will go retrieve the dead unicorn. I fear it falling into the hands of evil could only lead to more sinister plans. If any of you wish to join us, you may otherwise we will send the others out once we retrieve the Unicorn and return here. Good luck"
With the plan set, and those departing gone, Travin drags the mirrors outside, enlisting the help of those who aren't currently maintaining illusions and also a couple of Deathhawks called upon by Gandalf and the feathered ones who run the halls of Celestia.
The outside of skyloft is lush and green, the group travel through well kept verdant gardens, and reach the edge of celestia's outer reach, here it is harsher, certainly windy, Travin can't help but wonder just how far below them the tunnels under Aughra's observatory are, and what has become of Vader and the spider creatures.
Propping the mirrors against the backs of the Deathhawks and tying ropes to the mirrors to prevent them falling into the abyss below, Travin shouts through his plan, his voice fighting against the wind and the clatter of his own junk caught in the violent updraft. "WE'S LEAVE TEN FEETS AT LEAST FROMS THE MIRROR TO THE EDGE, HMMM? GOINGS IN AND OUTS WE CAN,p BUT BULL WILL JUST RUNS AND FALL YEH YEH, JEK PLACES ILLUSION HERE HMM? JUST OVER THE EDGE! THEA SUPPORTS JEK YEH, AND SKOT SUPPORTS THEA, LOOKS AFTER EACH OTHER ANDS STAY BACK FROMS THE MIRROR! HMM? IF JEK NEEDS TO COMES THROUGH, BE CAREFUL, PROTECT THEA IS PRIORITY, WE CANS ALWAYS TRY AGAIN, BUT NOTS WITHOUT THEA!...
ADAM, MALENIA, FOLLOWS TRAVIN IN, WE LOCATES BULL AND LURE IT IN, ADAM HAS BIG BASTARD SHOUT YEH YEH, VERY HELPFUL, TRAVIN HAS MUSIC AND SILVER WORDS HMMM, MALENIA MAKE SURE WE'S DON'T DIE! YEH YEH! LETS FREAKINGS GOOOOOO!" After making sure that Jek and Thea aren't visible from the other side of the mirror and that the mirrors are secured properly, Travin mutters something in celestial to Jek and then gives a nod to Adam and Malenia, befor readying himself Infront of the mirror.
Adam pulls out his lightsaber, tells Ironsides to wait for him, this is too delicate. He works up his voice, stretching his neck, getting ready. “FUS….” Ah *cough, cough, ack spit.* A huge globule of slightly blood tinged sputum comes out of Adam and he spits it on the ground. “FUS … RO…”. A big smile crosses his face. “Yeah, I’m ready…”
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
Jek nods, clasps Travin's shoulder "We got this. The Bright Lady has shown us our path. Go, and be safe."
Jek will sit close to the mirror with Aeht. He will have Thea and Skot off a little ways, so they are not in direct sight of the mirror. "Now we wait. Please, Bright Lady, let them be safe."
Malenia, still rather preoccupied by the event which had transpired. Not the battle with the Sith lord or her brief dance with death, Her mind lingered on the sparks that had formed on her prosthesis. She knew little of the ways of the Jedi, even less so when it came to the Sith. Never really being trained, more of discovering her connection to the force and going along for the ride. It was the first time she had experienced something like that while using her abilities, the sudden burst of power she felt along with it was almost intoxicating.
Her concentration was broken by one of her allies in the battle with the Sith, Adam. She lowered her arm and cleared her throat, she looks about. Able to piece together exactly what is being asked of her at this moment, From battling a Tarrasque to dueling a Sith Lord. Now with a new task set before her, It had been quite the day.....and it wasnt over yet.
"Yes, I am ready" She follows after Adam.
Malenia - [Monk - Way of the Jedi] - Auryn: Princess of Destiny
Jek chats with Aeht in front of the mirror. He will chat with Thea and Skot, giving them a running commentary of what he sees. After a few minutes, it doesn't appear like the bull is getting any closer.
Jek will stand with Aeht. "Thea, Skot, I'm going to stick my head in and bring Aeht to the battle field. Stay back for now. We don't want him getting the real you. Oh, but if it looks like I'm in trouble, come rescue me."
Jek stands in front of the mirror, makes sure his new rings are ready, and gets his new wand out. With a deep breath, he leans forward into the mirror and Aeht steps through. As Jek head appears on the other side, he will cast minor illusion to make the sound of bugles belting out a fanfare as loud as he can make it. Then he will yell out "HEY, RED BULL JERK FACE. LOOK WHO'S HERE! THE LAST UNICORN! COME AND GET HER!" He will make Aeht jump up and down, waving her hands and gesticulating to her Alicorn Horn. Then she will turn around and shake her butt at the Bull. She will then jump back into the mirror, and Jek will lean out. Both going back to the cliff side and waiting for the Bull.
Jek will send a message through the AUYRN as well.
Jek feels Travin's magic take hold in him. He feels more capable, inspired even. But as he hears his words and looks at the mirror, he realizes that the plan is not going well.
"Thea, they are fighting skeletons. A lot of them. But they aren't going after the Red Bull. I'm going to head in, try to find the Red Bull and bring it back here. I think you should stay here, where it is safe. But, you are a chosen of the AUYRN. You must follow your own path. I think they can use our help." He sighs and shakes his head. "Skot, you are in charge of her protection. Keep her safe."
He steps through the mirror with Aeht. He looks around and sees fire and smoke coming from behind where the mirror is positions. He'll yell out "TRAVIN, YOU WENT THE WRONG WAY!" Then he will full sprint towards the smoke.
I thought this song may be fitting...
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AURYN
For Eternia
Part I
But what if...
...we should need you?
The world had fallen into twilight.
The return from Hagsgate, from the combined efforts of the AURYN Heroes to gain a better foothold in the battle for Hyboria, had passed nearly a week ago. In that time the heroes had returned to Skyloft with the refugees of Hagsgate and had tried to make sense of everything that had changed. They had watched all week as the Three Brothers, now eclipsed as one dark orange celestial entity, no longer trekked across the sky; instead, they seemed to circle around the rim of the world like a marble in a bowl. They dipped below one horizon to create a normal night, and the rest of the day they came up over the horizon and crawled along the edge of the world, leaving the sky dark enough to display the moons and stars brightly overhead, and just enough light to bathe the world in reds and violets.
The refugees from Hagsgate were camping in the courtyard of the Hall of the Celestials, lining up three times a day for meals the Elders were graciously able to provide while they sought for them a new way of life on Celestia. King Lir, crushed by the weight of his guilt and grief and his role in all this, had done what he could to help, but had denounced his title; with no kingdom, no realm, and great shame, he said, there was no reason for him to hold such a high title.
With all these developments came another that was, without a doubt, very distressing; Gandalf reported that his magic...and the magic of the Elders of Skyloft...seemed to be fading. While it none of the heroes had been effected yet, Gandalf's power had begun to go near the end of the Battle of Hagsgate, and the Elders were losing the magical abilities quickly.
Master Piccolo had been storming around the Hall of the Celestials for days being vocally upset about it.
They were fortunate enough to be blessed with a week of training, rest, and resupply before Atreyu had mustered them all for redeployment.
They found Atreyu, Gandalf, Lir, Falkor, and Man at Arms assembled in the broad courtyard as the Eclipse came up over the horizon, with a veritable squadron of Death Hawks and three Rocs waiting for them. Atreyu greeted everyone as jovially as possible, directing what had previously been four teams back into three, and slowly he separated them out into their groups and got them ready for departure.
As Atreyu speaks to the other two groups, it's Duncan, Man at Arms, who approaches the Dawn Guard.
"Your grace." He says, offering a curt bow to Adam as he approaches. "Honorable General. Lords and Ladies. Atreyu asked me to address your team. I'll be as brief as possible.
Your presence is requested on the continent of Eternia. As I will be staying here as the military advisor for the Resistance, we thought it proper to attach General Dageron to your retinue for this deployment.
War is knocking on Eternia's door, your grace. The King and Queen are working fast to broker a deal with King Jareth of the Labyrinth, but it seems the Labyrinth is facing its own crisis. I won't pretend to understand the exacts, but it seems that whatever happened when Calamity Ganon was born, be it from the use of the Triforce of Power or the opening of the Lament Configuration by Ro Aleron the False Knight, it broke the magic that held the Labyrinth together. The Labyrinth's magic is now leaking out into the surrounding countryside. I'm not sure what that means for you exactly, but I'm sure that, considering most of you are familiar with the Labyrinth's magic, you'll see aspects of the Labyrinth manifest in the woods.
Someone still commands Lord Vader's army, even though he's been killed. Before communications began to fail it sounded like enemy patrols were moving freely around the continent. We need to know the extent of this supposed invasion, and we need to make sure the Army of Eternia is responding correctly. General Dageron, I believe you'll be most effective in this setting. And to complicate things, Keldor and his forces are trying to muster for an assault on the southern end of the continent, near his lair at Snake Mountain.
I'll leave your team to decide how to approach these situations. We are lead to believe as well that Lord Delphinium has a solution for the dead Unicorn Stallion? I trust your team can negotiate that mission."
As Man at Arms speaks, Gandalf approaches, almost as if summoned when Duncan speaks to Delphinium.
"How do you feel about leaving the Triforce of Courage behind, Delphinium?"
DM of AURYN: The Measure of Devotion - Escape from New York
Travin spends the week of downtime reading a dark leather book that he stole recently, as well as practicing new spells and spending time with Birt.
During the evenings he offers to help Johnathan with learning celestial, in return one evening he asks Johnathan for a favour, the simple use of Johnathans regular sized human hand to make an obscene impression into a pot of clay which can then be used as a cast.
When they are collected and briefed by Duncan, Travin makes a good attempt to concentrate, listening intently to the bits about the labyrinth leaking but then mostly distracted by unseen shadows when Duncan explains the other bits. "Kill the bad ones and save the good yeh yeh? What is happenings with the labyrinth? Hmmm how are the decision makers communicatings with the Jareth?"
Johnathan spends a moment meeting up with the dawn guard after the battle of the red bull. It is clear he is still a bit distracted at this point, though he doesn’t say what is on his mind. He was still amazed that everyone made it back in one piece. He spends the first few hours explaining to the other members that the red bull was defeated, but it came with a cost. The unicorn and Hagsgate was no more. He explains that the king sent skeletons to attack them and this caused the unicorn to die. Johnathan also tells of a weird spell cast on him that caused his magic to change from black flames to bright white light. He explains that it was very sudden but does not think it was from the bull Johnathan looks a lot less pale than usual with his bat no where in sight.
It takes till the evening when he was alone to realise something was different. For the first time since his awakening he didn’t feel it. How could he have missed it? The hunger, the hunger was gone. Johnathan tries to summon his fangs, tries to makes his eyes red but he can’t. He tries to disguise himself or make illusions but to no effect. I’m… I’m cured? Johnathan doesn’t sleep that night. He tries many ways to see if this cure was true, even trying to drink some left over animal blood he had but unable to swallow it. It is a very emotional night for Johnathan, he cries with joy. He didn’t think this could be done and now he can finally go home as a human and not a monster.
In the morning he tells the rest of the dawn guard of this development. He checks to see if Shavaris was affected with this too and how she is coupling as well. Johnathan seems very cheerful when he speaks to the dawn guard, a side of him that they probably didn’t see before. For the first time since they met him Johnathan seems very happy. Johnathan spends the next few days relaxing and spending time getting use to his human condition again. He studies some scrolls and tries to see how his spells have changed. In the training room where he practises people can see bright lights as Johnathan is able to summon radiant light that burns the targets. Johnathan also is able to heal others near him now as streaks of lights emit from him and pass through nearby injured allies, sealing up wounds a little. When Johnathan eventually casts find familiar it appears as a hawk instead of a bat, though Johnathan still calls him Echo for old time sakes. Johnathan even seems to be getting on well with Delphinium’s fox friend. It seems that without the constant blood hunger it is much easier to hang out with animals now.
During the evenings he humours Travin with celestial training, even though he knows it now. In a strange way it is a nice bonding exercise that they can do. Johnathan agrees to Travin’s weird request in helping make a spell component. On the morning before the meeting he also gets new robes and a big staff for an arcane focus with a weird looking green mask as well. It was time I got a new look. When Duncan bows to Kerwyn, I mean Adam, Johnathan seems a bit confused. Oh yeah, I forgot you are some royal now. That must be cool. Johnathan listens as they are given their new mission briefs. He sighs as they hear they will return to the labyrinth again. Oh you have got to be kidding me. That place again. And now it’s falling apart. Great, just great. Johnathan looks to their new comrade for this mission. He always did respect high ranking military members. General, good to meet you. Hopefully you can provide help in the labyrinth. So our mission is to fix the labyrinth while the rest of the army goes after the rest of Vaders forces? Guess we don’t have many options at this point. He turns to the rest of the dawn guard. Do we have any ideas on how to prepare for the labyrinth?
Dageron spends his week in research once more. Not just at the library, but largely there. He would also interview as many of the myriad races as possible. Delving into knowledge of blindsense, tremorsence, darkvision - anything that could help an entire army fight in a world of twilight and shadow. This would include determining which trainable animals could best augment small units which might confer advantage, but able to scavenge food for itself. Food, he realizes, would become a strategic asset in the new world. If magic was fading for some, conventional war and tactics may become the ultimate variable for victory. He would encourage leadership to once again reach out to the races of the sea, as the oceans may become the best remaining sources of foodstores.
Also, he would assess the defenses of Skyloft and the disposition of its defenders and newfound refugees. In this he would take a specific interest. Asking if his own forces within the ruins of Aureki can take on able-bodied volunteers from the new mouths so they could better establish that fortress, slowly being rebuilt, as a fallback. He would check in with his spies in Nockmaar to learn of any new developments there, or along the enemy allied fronts. He would want those forces to gather whatever wealth they could from the ruins of fallen cities. Ruin raiding, he reasoned, would keep his army wealthy and well-armed enough to sustain, and give them something to trade with in Nockmaar - for food.
Lastly, he would study the Manual of Leadership granted by Mithrandir.
Adam spends the week studying with Malenia, learning more about his Jedi weapon, the lightsaber. He learns how to feel the force, between the rock, and the tree, the pebble on the ground, his huge flail snail, and all places in between. He trains with his flail snail as well, Ole Ironsides, deepening their bond together, becoming better in commanding him. Malenia is instrumental in his growth and the scrolls from Gandalf help further as well. Adam wears his circlet on his head that “makes me smarter”, gaining its assistance in his training. He has become a fearsome warrior with the lightsaber, mastering thrown weapons, and the counterattacks from ranged weapons leveled at him, as well as spell effects. His entreaty to Malenia is to “make me tougher. I need to do those spins, turns, jumps, and all of that cool shit that you do.”
At other times, and with the use of the second scroll that Gandalf gave him, he learns how to behave better at the court, as a Prince, and with all the duties that this will entail. He learns how to hold his pinky out when drinking tea. He learns how to spurn reporters trying to gain gossip about the royals. He learns how to keep secrets within the royal family, what to say to the press. He learns not to let raspberries go when seated at the dinner table. You get the picture.
At the end of the week, Adam is trained, rested, and a lean, mean fighting machine. And he’s a little further along in how to play to role of a Prince, since this has been thrust upon him.
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
As Delphinium settles in the first thing he does is meet up with Gandolf. He seems quite pleased after this meeting and the fairy is quickly becoming obsessed with their new eggs. They have them nestled in a multitude of blankets and they seem interested in raising them proper. They haven't hatched yet but finding a place to keep them safe is going to be a concern going forward. The fairy has since taken over an entire room and can be found telling tales to the hydra eggs like newborns. Fantastic tales all in sylvan and occasional common. However, the fairy is also finding time to do lots of other things. Training, using their fairy magic, and mastering a new found power they have... They seek out Shavaris on the first day and ask them what their favorite weather is.
The following day Delph can be found up high on top of the building the tiny fairy looking up at the sky as they summon their new power. They seem to grow in size, for a moment they seem like a small or maybe even medium sized being. Their aura flowing around them like a pool of water dazzling with the reflective light of the sun despite the world being stuck in twilight. Power seems to gather around the tiny fairy, bits of static and electricity form and rumble around them. They seem to channel the power around them in a fashion that makes their aura glow to new heights. Those looking up will see them focusing intently as whatever they are doing isn't a fast process and indeed takes the fairy some time as they tap into their new found power and unleash their feeling of connection to nature. They tap into their senses and reach outwards as the electric aura glows and after ten minutes of intense concentration they let the power go up into the sky.
It takes time but soon dark clouds roll in and a warm breeze seems to accompany the sudden oncoming storm. They sense that what they desired was controlled and made and the tiny fairy has summoned a thunder storm for Shavaris. The wind was not harsh in this storm though. Like the storm was tailor made to be a display of nature rather then its wrath. Lightning dances across the sky and a warm pleasant rain falls making delightful pitter patter noise that one may find relaxing. A slight wind blowing around but nothing oppressive or harmful. The lightning up above dancing like a beautiful web of light. The fairy will then go find Shavaris and ask "How's that? Is that what you like Shavaris?" The fairy showing off the storm they created to their friend and ally.
So the days go and folks will find some pretty odd weather from day to day. From storms to snow to super fog it seems suddenly impossible to predict what the weather is. When Johnathan tell's Delph of their good new the fairy just says "You were always you Johnathan. Vampire or not. I still think you are good either way. You seem happy about it though so I'm happy for you!" With this magic training, delphinium's practice with his ki and taking care of some hydra eggs it was little wonder the time flew on by for the fairy. They did make a point to make themselves available for their friends and chat with all of the folks of the Dawn Guard. Delphinium seems to wonder when he can go visit his father though. The fairy seems confused why he hasn't visited in so long and they also need to revive the other unicorn. Hopefully that will help with the twilight.
Whatever the case, Delphinium seems far stronger then he was before. By the end of the week they are seeming excited and raring to get started.
They listen to the general describe the next part of their mission and the fairy smiles and says "Yep! I do believe I can revive the unicorn by using the magic of the alicorn to reunite it with their body. My dad just wanted me to use it to.... hmmm... weird I can't remember. Anyway, can do! As to the labrynth, I loved hanging out there! Sure, lots of bad stuff happened but that was because of bad guys. Might be fun to see how the mushroom folks are doing with the magic around."
When Gandalf asks for the triforce Delphinium seems to look a bit suspiciously at Gandolf but says "I don't mind leaving it somewhere safe. You want me to leave it behind right? What will you do with it if I lend it to you?"
Shavaris tried to make herself comfortable in Skyloft, but she just couldn’t. It wasn’t a place for her and she just couldn’t relax.. Waiting for their new orders, hoping they would come every day. She made sure to steer clear of Master Piccolo as he stormed the halls.
Trying to make the most of the downtime, she finds Running Bird and spends time with him, trying to strengthen the bond between them. When Delph asks her about weather, she answers with a thunderstorm, just for fun - but when the tiny little fairy makes a beautiful display of the weather, she sits back and watches in awe. “Thanks Fireflight, this is beautiful. Though does make me homesick.” she says with a wan smile. She spends most of her week attempting to strengthen her resolve. When Delph makes it snow, she stays out all day in it shivering. She stays up all hours of the night till she is beyond exhausted, then only allows herself a short nap before she is up again attempting more. Not allowing herself to eat, or drink - whether from animals or just normal food and water until the need was more than she could bear.
She enjoys her evenings catching up with the rest of the Dawn Guard, listening to Johnathan’s story about Hagsgate and the Red Bull.. she was so glad to hear they at least made it out alive and that the Red Bull was no more. She added to the stories, filling them in about the wretched trial, something she hopes to never have to experience again. “I’m not sure I do want to see that elf again, and I know I could never fully trust her.” She then goes into the story of releasing Godzilla with Dageron and others. She decides to leave out the murals as that has passed and it was all just too emotional.
When Johnathan informs them of his transformation one morning, Shavaris is in shock. “You are no longer inflicted? How is this possible? I… I haven’t changed, at least I don’t think so? I know my affliction for some reason wasn’t as strong as yours, but no, I think I still have it.” She watches him closely after that for awhile, but is glad to see the change has made him happy.
Shavaris listens as the Man at Arms speaks, her mind whirling at all the things he says. The Labyrinth is leaking? Lord Vader’s army is still moving but under new command? She then leans over and whispers to Dageron, “Who is Keldor?” And to deal with Delphinium’s father? Maybe that won’t be as bad now that Delph has changed? Gah, her head was spinning.
Dageron waits until Man at Arms has concluded their mission briefing before replying to Shavaris. "Keldor the Would Be was once an attempted usurper of the throne of his brother, King Randor. He was banished after the attempt and fled to Snake Mountain where he resides to this day. He is also sometimes called Skeletor, after his face was damaged by a blast of magic that left it disfigured and skeletal. He is deeply embarrassed by his defeat but has set his eyes elsewhere, to Castle Grayskull, where he hopes to someday gain the Power of Grayskull. That is all I know of him, except now we know he musters forces against this realm anew. I am beginning to suspect Vader is not dead - or at least, any more."
Waiting first for others to ask questions and receive their answers, Dageron eventually asks Duncan, "You have given us three strategic concerns but only one objective - to fix this issue with the Labyrinth. However, you indicated my skills would be suited to this tasks and the Labyrinth is to the far North of Eternia, and Keldor, and roaming Imperials, South of it. Am I to split from the others, or ignore the enemy army movements? What I'm asking is, do you need me because I can help mount an attack, or do you need me to help avoid one while dealing with this Labyrinth issue? I am well suited to advise in evasion tactics as much as direct combat, I simply wish to know which skills to apply during this mission."
Trav raises an eyebrow as Johnathan and Shavaris' discuss the recent curing of Johnathans curse, "perhaps the ways you both gots the curse changes the forms of its being hmmm? Perhaps it ran it's course and was finished withs Johnathan yeh yeh! Maybes that's why Johnathan is so goods at celestial now hmmm?" He quickly moves away from the conversation, glad that Johnathan is happy having lost his curse, but leaves them guessing as to how it happened.
With his attention brought back around to the task at hand, travin thinks for a moment and then tugs at Dageron's sleeve. "travin could fixes the labyrinth problem now hmmm? If only travin coulds simply talk to Jareth yeh yeh" there is a mischievous grin on the junk man's face. "Thens the Dawnguard coulds go where we is neededs hmmm?"
"You're welcome Shavaris. You seem like you're not feeling well. Or, maybe something is bothering you. Or maybe you ate something that disagreed with you. Sorry, I know a lot of you hide what you really feel so I don't know what's going on. I do wish you wouldn't hide it though. It make it hard for me to tell how to help." The fairy flutters a bit in front of Shavaris as if inviting her to share her worries.
"Oh! That sounds like a big family rivalry. Happens all the time in the feywild. So, he's got a skull head? Oh oh! Can I call him bonehead then?" Delphinium doesn't seem to impressed with this Keldor but then again the fairy has always had a level of confidence that is staggering to most.
When Dageron mentions that Vader might still be alive Delph says "Oh! The guy with the black armor right? I'd love another chance to fight him. He seemed really strong. I only got to throw a couple punches last time. Then a whole cave collapsed on him."
Delpinium smiles and looks to Johnathan, happy they are happy as they say, "I think he was more exciting before but he's happier now so I think its a good thing. I wouldn't want Johnathan to be unhappy. So, now what do you want to do Johnathan? Any big plans now that you've had a big change?"
When the talk gets back to the topic of the Labyrinth Delph seems excited. "I think its a good thing really but everyone seems worried about it. The labyrinth was very close to the feywild in terms of how it felt. Granted, mostly goblins and not as diverse but is it such a bad thing for the labyrinth's magic to be leaking out? Doesn't that mean it's protecting areas around it now too?"