"G-Good evening,"she says, "I am Justice Agna Alvadottir. E-Ex-Ravens, you are hereby under my jurisdiction. A-Any attempts to disobey or escape will result in your, your demise. Please heed my words. You are to hunt down the other Ravens and capture them. If you cannot capture them, you will e-execute them. Is this understood?"
Vuist replies, never taking her eyes off of her, "Understood. Yet... The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be (Lao Tazu)."
Then, speaking through his mind to hers he says sternly, "I am no more a Raven than I am... well, whatever THIS is. A press gang is a press gang regardless of who organizes it."
Pouf looks intensely through Agna, “Ravens, I remember the Ravens. They-“ Pouf gets the same far off look as she did before, “Who are the Ravens?”
"Y-You do not remember them...? That's, that doesn't seem quite right," Justice Agna Alvadottir says, but you see her fretful frown in full form, especially as Vuist speaks up.
Vuist replies, never taking her eyes off of her, "Understood. Yet... The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be (Lao Tazu)."
Then, speaking through his mind to hers he says sternly, "I am no more a Raven than I am... well, whatever THIS is. A press gang is a press gang regardless of who organizes it."
"V-Valid point,"she nods as a pupil observing her teacher.
Yet without law and order, there is only chaos, and in perfect freedom one finds mayhem. Such is the understanding of the Goddess Qonera and her witnesses. A fine balance exists and Ostheim is the adjudicator of said balance.
Agna, I believe these Ex-Ravens are playing the part of a fool or stubbornly refuse to acknowledge their crimes. Nevertheless, we shall play along for now as long as they serve their purpose.
"Y-Yes, Mr. Jack, understood."Agna nods and you sense some resolve in her now. "You were all part of the Dark Raven's elite squad. As far as we understand, you are all gifted with special abilities - magical power that few possess and even fewer can wield in the manner that you do. You've destroyed cities, towns, and villages on your rampage north from Bellacia, but the war is over. Ostheim won the battle.
Are you following so far?"
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"I do not remember either," Amanita says off-handedly. "But my memory has always been a bit spotty...but, yes, destruction..."There is a brief shine in her eyes and the line of her mouth turns to a grimace.
Sadly, Amanita is unable to recall anything about the ravens specifically.
Some of you, however, do remember that the Dark Raven (whose true name escapes you at the moment) started a campaign to expand his empire of Bellacia in the south.
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"Y-Yes! Exactly," Agna's small smile offers a quiet praise, "The other Ravens are highly dangerous and we have our hands tied in keeping the peace... If anyone could catch them, it would be you.
"Any questions?"
(Sorry for giving so many pauses. I want to make sure everyone has a chance to interject. Things will progress faster soon, promise. :) )
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"If I was a raven as you say, then it would not have been my choice to do so, given that would conflict with my own goals," Vuist replies.
"Last thing I clearly remember are the Raven's soldiers after me - slowly squeezing me out. I suppose it worked if I assume your claims to be true," Vuist states.
"Regarding the current predicament," Vuist begins, "Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like (Lao Tzu)."
“You mention the Ravens, and my head aches,” Xelazhia says from her dark corner. “I do not remember the destruction of which you speak...but If they are responsible for what happened to my beautiful face, then they will be the ones I destroy.”
The elven woman tries to activate these “powers” that Agna mentioned, but can’t seem to come up with anything.
“Let me out of here, and I’ll show you what I’m capable of,” she grinds the words out.
And so these Ex-Ravens were briefed on their current situation. As mentioned, they were to bring other pawns of the Dark Raven in or down. While on these missions, you would be allowed to freely use your powers, but the laws of society were to be followed. You would be under the direction of this Mr. Jack, the disembodied voice that seems to have some power of you. Any questions about Mr. Jack were only met with his laughter and Agna's soft, apologetic smile. Nothing more was said about your supposed past atrocities, but every now and then if you looked at Agna too long or stepped a bit too close, you could see her physically recoil ever so slightly.
Justice Agna Alvadottir was, as you no doubt came to understand in your few hours interacting with her, out of her depth. How did she come to be in charge of you, the dangerous and apparently famed Ex-Ravens?
All the while, with you, was a human man that stayed quiet throughout. He, like you all, had the mark on his eye that resembled what you've come to understand is shaped like a bird's foot. A possible marking of Ravens, you figure. The only sound the man makes are his footsteps or soft hums as details are explained.
Justice Agna Alvadottir explains the mission as thus:
It would appear that one of our wizards has secured information about a pair of targets. Our divination magic concludes they are in the Huldra Hollow and they seem to be en route toward Ostheim. Unfortunately, we were unable to divine the sort of powers they possess, but I am confident that your numbers will triumph in the end. Mr. Jack will arrange for your transport to the village nearest to their last known location. We will provide you with equipment and some funds.
The two Ravens that fly in the Hollow are both men, one human and one elven. The human appears to be of Hyoshugo ancestry, so I hope this aids you in your hunt as Hyushogo humans are rare in the smaller villages like the one we are sending you to.
Your mission is to locate and subdue or neutralize your targets. Once you have finished the task, Mr. Jack will advise on next steps.
Any questions?
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Your payment is your continued existence, little one. Hmm-hmm-hmm...
Mr. Jack laughs in the same way an old man would with his mouth closed. The way he did it made you feel... uncomfortable.
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"W-We will provide you with equipment and some funds,"Agna repeats with a small nod. She seems to be fidgeting with her hand. It trembles for some reason.
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“I would like to hear the plants again,” Amanita says wistfully. She looks at Agna’s fidgeting. “Is there something wrong with your hand?” She asks. “Perhaps I can help...” and she whispers a word that sounds like a waterfall.
(She is trying to cast healing word not so much to be kind but to see if she can. Anything happen?)
“I would like to hear the plants again,” Amanita says wistfully. She looks at Agna’s fidgeting. “Is there something wrong with your hand?” She asks. “Perhaps I can help...” and she whispers a word that sounds like a waterfall.
(She is trying to cast healing word not so much to be kind but to see if she can. Anything happen?)
For a moment, Amanita feels like the magic will not flow, but as her incantation ends, the spell rushes out of her as Agna's trembling hand steadies. The tall woman blinks, surprised not only that you were able to cast the spell, but also surprised that you would - "W-Why would you-?"
Amanita, please feel free to explain how healing word looks when you cast it and what sort of shape it takes to heal wounds.
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Amanita's eyes glow as specks of bioluminescence spark on the final exhalation of the Sylvan word. The glowing green spores float around Agna's hand making it sparkle for a moment before the light fades and the trembling ceases.
"Hmmm," Amanita tilts her head. "Curious...have my other powers returned as well?" She asks wondering if she dare try anything else. She looks at the rest of this motley crew.
Vuist replies, never taking her eyes off of her, "Understood. Yet... The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be (Lao Tazu)."
Then, speaking through his mind to hers he says sternly, "I am no more a Raven than I am... well, whatever THIS is. A press gang is a press gang regardless of who organizes it."
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"Y-You do not remember them...? That's, that doesn't seem quite right," Justice Agna Alvadottir says, but you see her fretful frown in full form, especially as Vuist speaks up.
"V-Valid point," she nods as a pupil observing her teacher.
Yet without law and order, there is only chaos, and in perfect freedom one finds mayhem. Such is the understanding of the Goddess Qonera and her witnesses. A fine balance exists and Ostheim is the adjudicator of said balance.
Agna, I believe these Ex-Ravens are playing the part of a fool or stubbornly refuse to acknowledge their crimes. Nevertheless, we shall play along for now as long as they serve their purpose.
"Y-Yes, Mr. Jack, understood." Agna nods and you sense some resolve in her now. "You were all part of the Dark Raven's elite squad. As far as we understand, you are all gifted with special abilities - magical power that few possess and even fewer can wield in the manner that you do. You've destroyed cities, towns, and villages on your rampage north from Bellacia, but the war is over. Ostheim won the battle.
Are you following so far?"
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"I do not remember either," Amanita says off-handedly. "But my memory has always been a bit spotty...but, yes, destruction..." There is a brief shine in her eyes and the line of her mouth turns to a grimace.
Trying to remember, Intelligence: 6
Sadly, Amanita is unable to recall anything about the ravens specifically.
Some of you, however, do remember that the Dark Raven (whose true name escapes you at the moment) started a campaign to expand his empire of Bellacia in the south.
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“So, ve are one of these ‘Ravens.’ You caught us. Now, you vant us to go and find ze other Ravens that you missed, ja?”
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"Y-Yes! Exactly," Agna's small smile offers a quiet praise, "The other Ravens are highly dangerous and we have our hands tied in keeping the peace... If anyone could catch them, it would be you.
"Any questions?"
(Sorry for giving so many pauses. I want to make sure everyone has a chance to interject. Things will progress faster soon, promise. :) )
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"If I was a raven as you say, then it would not have been my choice to do so, given that would conflict with my own goals," Vuist replies.
"Last thing I clearly remember are the Raven's soldiers after me - slowly squeezing me out. I suppose it worked if I assume your claims to be true," Vuist states.
"Regarding the current predicament," Vuist begins, "Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like (Lao Tzu)."
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“You mention the Ravens, and my head aches,” Xelazhia says from her dark corner. “I do not remember the destruction of which you speak...but If they are responsible for what happened to my beautiful face, then they will be the ones I destroy.”
The elven woman tries to activate these “powers” that Agna mentioned, but can’t seem to come up with anything.
“Let me out of here, and I’ll show you what I’m capable of,” she grinds the words out.
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And so these Ex-Ravens were briefed on their current situation. As mentioned, they were to bring other pawns of the Dark Raven in or down. While on these missions, you would be allowed to freely use your powers, but the laws of society were to be followed. You would be under the direction of this Mr. Jack, the disembodied voice that seems to have some power of you. Any questions about Mr. Jack were only met with his laughter and Agna's soft, apologetic smile. Nothing more was said about your supposed past atrocities, but every now and then if you looked at Agna too long or stepped a bit too close, you could see her physically recoil ever so slightly.
Justice Agna Alvadottir was, as you no doubt came to understand in your few hours interacting with her, out of her depth. How did she come to be in charge of you, the dangerous and apparently famed Ex-Ravens?
All the while, with you, was a human man that stayed quiet throughout. He, like you all, had the mark on his eye that resembled what you've come to understand is shaped like a bird's foot. A possible marking of Ravens, you figure. The only sound the man makes are his footsteps or soft hums as details are explained.
Justice Agna Alvadottir explains the mission as thus:
It would appear that one of our wizards has secured information about a pair of targets. Our divination magic concludes they are in the Huldra Hollow and they seem to be en route toward Ostheim. Unfortunately, we were unable to divine the sort of powers they possess, but I am confident that your numbers will triumph in the end. Mr. Jack will arrange for your transport to the village nearest to their last known location. We will provide you with equipment and some funds.
The two Ravens that fly in the Hollow are both men, one human and one elven. The human appears to be of Hyoshugo ancestry, so I hope this aids you in your hunt as Hyushogo humans are rare in the smaller villages like the one we are sending you to.
Your mission is to locate and subdue or neutralize your targets. Once you have finished the task, Mr. Jack will advise on next steps.
Any questions?
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Pouf raises a paw, “Vill ve be getting paid for zhis?”
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"W-Well, you see-"
Your payment is your continued existence, little one. Hmm-hmm-hmm...
Mr. Jack laughs in the same way an old man would with his mouth closed. The way he did it made you feel... uncomfortable.
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Pouf raises her eyebrows, “Cool. Cool. Do ve get any equipment or veapons?”
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"W-We will provide you with equipment and some funds," Agna repeats with a small nod. She seems to be fidgeting with her hand. It trembles for some reason.
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Vuist sighs, "Just tell us who you need killed, point us in the right direction and be done with it. I'm growing tired of the smoke and mirrors."
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“No questions from me,” Xelazhia demures. “I am most eager to breath fresh air once more.”
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“I would like to hear the plants again,” Amanita says wistfully. She looks at Agna’s fidgeting. “Is there something wrong with your hand?” She asks. “Perhaps I can help...” and she whispers a word that sounds like a waterfall.
(She is trying to cast healing word not so much to be kind but to see if she can. Anything happen?)
Pouf shrugs, “Ja, ok. I would prefer to keep living. From vhat I have heard, you don’t get to keep your gold if you’re dead.”
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For a moment, Amanita feels like the magic will not flow, but as her incantation ends, the spell rushes out of her as Agna's trembling hand steadies. The tall woman blinks, surprised not only that you were able to cast the spell, but also surprised that you would - "W-Why would you-?"
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Amanita's eyes glow as specks of bioluminescence spark on the final exhalation of the Sylvan word. The glowing green spores float around Agna's hand making it sparkle for a moment before the light fades and the trembling ceases.
"Hmmm," Amanita tilts her head. "Curious...have my other powers returned as well?" She asks wondering if she dare try anything else. She looks at the rest of this motley crew.
“One way to find out,” shrugs Xelazhia. She touches one of the bars that hold her in and casts light on it.
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