Nasar dusts himself off a bit, still in pain, and looks at her hand that the ring was on. He speaks with a mischievous smile on his face. "Doing things we aren't supposed to is fun, the thrill of maybe being caught, that joy of getting away with it. That ring you have is something special, its a symbol of you beginning to accept this side of you and there is nothing wrong with that." Nasar leans in close so he doesn't say this last part too loud. "Think back to when you said that you wanted to get atonement, do you REALLY want that. Or...were you just saying something you THINK you were supposed to say." Nasar leans back to normal and speaks regularly "We all change dear, change is good. Now let's get me back to the room before I collapse. I'm sure you need some time to think right now."
And with that the party heads back to the room. Nasar is laid down on his bed as Lily looks at him, Holy s&*t she beat the piss out of you?!
Marissa takes her leave and such and the night ends with Nasar back up to full health after the events of the fight.
Nasar walks over to Lily and watches her work on her alchemy studies before going to bed. He speaks with an evil purpose and smile to his words "You should know by now that everything I do has a greater purpose to it. I think this fight was the last bit of encouragement our friend needed. You should be going to bed, it's late." Nasar gets his defeated ass to bed after wishing his friends a goodnight.
Lily looks a bit curious as to what he said but trusts what he says has a bigger meaning than him just being weird. No you goto bed haha I have properties to look at. and with that Nasar heads to bed. He looks up and sees Deract already wrapped up top on a beam sleeping like he used to.
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Nasar is awoken to the slight creak of his door. Lily is talking to someone, she invites them in. In the darkness Nasar sees Marissa take some steps inside. Lily slowly and quietly closes the door behind her. Couldn't sleep hun? You had a big fight today you should sleep.
Marissa cuts to the chase, her voice low and determined. No... I wanna be like you guys.
Lily can be heard swallowing hard, her voice a bit scared that this is happening right now. A... a demon?
Marissa shakes her head. No... I'm done being a paladin, I'm ready to go against Ragathiel and take up a new mantle.
Lily glances at Nasars 'sleeping' body. Oh yea? The lust for power is just too much to bear isn't it. Well how far would you go to secure this pact?
Marissa puts a hand to her face in thought. Money isn't a thing to me Lil-
I'm not talking money Marissa. she places a hand on her shoulder. Would you take out your order of paladins to honor your new patron. Marissa breaths heavily at the request. The room grows silent as she doesn't answer. After a solid minute of silence Lily says, Well your not rea-
Lets go. Marissa cuts her off. Lily takes her hand off her shoulder slowly.
Babau can be felt jumping on Nasars bed to wake him abruptly and to get to Deract on a high beam. He unravels his tail and holds Deract upside down.
Lily looks to the 2, Cmon, we have something to do. You wanna come? We can explain on the way. Marissa how far is your hometown from here?
2 hours east.
Lily nods. We have time then, coming guys?
Deract whines. Were getting her attonement at 2AM??? Why couldn't this wait till the morning. to which he is dropped by Babau dissipating.
Nasar is already grabbing his gear ready to go, he pulls his coverings over his face so only his bright yellow eyes can be seen. "I'm glad you thought about what I said Marissa, let's go take care of business, our way. I can go get Genesis whilst the rest of you ready up."
They all agree and Nasar heads over to the janitors closet to find Genesis locking it up. Hi Nasar! I was doing my early morning sweep for when everyone comes in for breakfast! Whats up?
"Well we are leaving, something important came up. Marissa's finally pulling the trigger on joining our line of work so we are riding out to her order of paladins to sever the remaining connection to her former god by taking them out."
Genesis's jaw drops, she is beyond astounded. You really messed her up with that fight Nasar... alright lets go.
And with that they set off on their way to go murder an order of paladins. Marissa is silent the whole way except for giving directions. After a hefty walk they arrive at a hill a few miles away from her village. She looks out at the house. Um... I don't exactly remember who the order consisted of. I never got to see all of them.
Lily shakes her head. Well, it looks like theres only some 30 people down there given the size of the houses. We can just kill all of them to be sure.
Marissa turns around to look at her and says worriedly, Ev...Everyone?
Lily looks at Nasar for backup. Everyone right? Only thorough way to do it.
"Well Marissa, you did say you wanted to do this. If you can't remember who exactly is and isn't in the order...well crusaders say it best "Kill them all, let god sort them out" Nasar scans over the village, getting a lay for the land "If we start quiet we can take some down as they sleep, thin the herd. Then if things go loud we start fires to cause chaos and panic as we take out any stragglers."
Lily nods, That was exactly my thoughts, but first you have to take out the biggest weight in this task. After that it will all be much easier. Take us to your house.
Marissa leads the group to her house, and Lily surveys the house. It's a very nice house Marissa. Nasar unlock the door.
Marissa cuts in. My father dosen't lock the door... he believes in the good of others.
Lily looks to Nasar and Marissa, Well... Nasar you accompany Marissa to go get her parents and knock them out to drag them downstairs to the basement. Gen and I will set up a little something for them.
Genesis slowly opens the door.
Nasar holds a thumbs up as they part ways to grab the parents. Nasar skulks through the house as silently as he can, following the directions to the room Marissa guides him to AS QUIETLY AS POSSIBLE MARISSA YOU BIG CLUNKY C U N T.
As they make their way through the house they arrive at the door to Marissa's parents room. Nasar slides the door open slowly.
They walk over to the bed and each take a side. Marissa points to her dad which is beside Nasar while she stands over her mother.
She readies to knock out her mom. Once Nasar makes his attack she will too at the same time.
Nasar takes out his club to KA-BONK her dad to knock him out. He holds up his other hand to silently count down from 3 so they dont have to worry about timing on the hit. After they get bonked he puts his club away so he can help take them down to the basement.
Marissa punches her mother square in the noggin gauntlet and all.
They take them down to the basement and Lily is showing Genesis the art of a pentagram. A moon with a pair of smirking lips and a seven-pointed crown are painted on the inside with Lily's blood one can see from her scarred hand. She looks to the 2 and waves them over. Put them in the summoning circle, Marissa are you ready to say the rite? Marissa nods as Nasar finishes placeing her father in the circle. No going back from here... Repeat after me.
They both begin repeating the rite. My Lady of Redemption, come now to me so that I may revoke what I was once blinded by. Put me in your shadowy embrace and let me experience true power. They both raise a hand up to the summonimg circle as it brgins glowing deep crimson red. Nasar feels a wash of heavy gloom wash over him. The two bodies melt into the floor as Marissa can be heard whispering.
Goodbye...
A woman melts upwards in the crimson circle. A woman of sheer beauty rises, just looking at her feels like silk. She looks at the 2 girls. Lilith, I see you bring me an offering. You haven't done that in years ever since you chose to stop using your powers. What is the problem?
Her voice is so calming Nasar almsot feels like he could lay in her arms and take a nap for the rest of his life.
He stands there fascinated at the overwhelming beauty before him.
Lily begins, Hi Nocticula I have someone who wants your aid as a patron. She used to belong to Ragathiel but shes had a change of heart.
The woman now named Nocticula says, And for good reason. He's such rubbish. You know how I used to get vengeance? Get down with their best friend! Well anyway... so you sacrificed her paladin parent? she looks at Marissa who is also fascinated staring at her. And your going to kill her whole village... Marissa Belladona, there is no returning from here. You now belong to me, do my name right and slay any paladin you find. Bring a different type of vengance to these Ragathiel followers. And sooo much power will come your way. Marissa slowly nods as Nocticula raises a hand and slowly goes to touch Marissa's forehead. He wings frill open wide and in blood red say Marissa's name etched on the wings. They drip down and away as she touches her forehead, Marissa's eyes close as a red dot seeps into her head.
Her eyes open and are that of black pearls for a breif second before reverting back to brown. Thank you my queen. I will honor your name.
Nocticula nods as smiles to Lily and throws a kiss to Nasar and Deract and laughs as she dissapears like a shadow.
Nasar has a shiver "I felt like I was back at home again, definitely did not like that nostalgia. So Marissa, how are ya feeling now that...that is done."
Marissa looks at Nasar, her blonde hair has blackened tips at the end of it and her eyes look filled with evil and anger. I feel... ready.
Lily smiles. Well lets go!
They make there way to the house next door. Lily peeks in the window and Teleports inside and unlocks the door.
"F*%@ yea Marissa, let's show these people how we do things around here." Nasar gets in nice practice of sneaking into building after building silently killing those trying to sleep. Gotta work on being a good assassin.
And with that Nasar manages to hit 13 houses and killed entire families as Lily helps Marissa get into a few select houses and kill a few select people like the Cleric clergy, and a few people she wanted taken out by her.
They convene at the church as Marissa leaves the church with a bloodied sword. Shes looks slightly nauseated. But the deed is done.
Nasar stands beside Lily, happier than a junky stumblin into an abandoned drug den. "Must say, this was great. I told you last night, that fight was more than just signing myself to get f@!@ed up for people's amusement, everything I do has a greater purpose." Nasar makes his way up to his newly evil friend and hands over a waterskin "Looks like you could use a drink dear."
She takes the water and splashes some on her face. Blood residue drips off her as she says, It's all done then isnt it. Lily nods. Its time to head home then. I beseech this place. they make their way home and stop by a river for Marissa to fully wash her face off. They make it back to the guild at about 7AM and the sun is rising and people are starting to make their way outside to stores and jobs.
Nasar stretches "Well it's morning and I know that I'm going to eat some breakfast. We can look into a house some more later right Lily? I would assume you're tired since I doubt you slept last night."
Lily yawns and says, Yea I am going to sleep in today. Check in with me around like 3pm ill have slept my fill by that time.
Deract looks at the front of the guild. I do agree with Lilith I'm very much tired from the debauchery last night. It was such a rave I barely remember haha.
Lily looks down at him angrily, she then realizes whats going on and looks at Nasar. I'm going to take... Deetrium with me. Go get breakfast and stuff Marissa and Gen you too.
And if nothing else needs to be said she heads off and breakfast goes smoothly for Nasar to finish and do whatever he wishes after or any convos he wishes to have during breakfast.
"Well i guess today would be our next day off Marissa, I did say that I'd make it up to you for yesterday. Did you have anything in mind?" I wonder if she wants to go shopping a bit, wouldnt she need some new gear to reflect her new...fellowship?
Marissa shrugs, I am a bit sleepy but a little gift or two as makeup for hurting my feelings yesterday could give me the wake up I need. she leads Nasar into town. So now that I'm... ya know evil and stuff, I gotta see what exactly I can do with this new power. Last night my lay on hands turned to some sort of touch that withered people away like corpses and gave them curses. she smiles a bit, It was fun.
Nasar chuckles "Well while I would love spending more time with you working on your powers, I don't think I want to test this withering away touch you have. Maybe if I find a small job that I'd normally handle myself, I'll bring you along. You can see how I work when I'm shorthanded and gives you opportunities to try out all your new abilities." Nasar takes a stop at a jewelry store, looking for something to commemorate her newfound love of dastardly deeds. Maybe something with white gold and a tanzanite to really hit that white and blue that Nocticula seems to deem as sacred colors.
With almost 500 extra gold from those soul gems, might as well dip into that and get her something nice. It's strange seeing such a nice lass become so dark...but I must say I am liking this side of her more already.
They walk into a jewlery store and peruse variois ornaments and necklaces. After Nasar expresses what hes looking for the shopkeep whips out a blue crystal that sits atop a gold ring. This beautiful rounded azure jewel is bound to fit your description if that is what you desire! a blue as deep as the ocean is what the rings gem consists of.
Marissa looks at the ring and smiles, Very nice I would like it. But how much would it be for the ring?
The shopkeeper explains, As it is a rarer gem to find it is worn by that of nobility. 120 gold pieces.
Marissa looks over the shopkeeper as he waits for her reply. Nuh uh no... that won't do,
The shopkeeper lays his hand down with the ring as he goes to put it away, Well I'm sure we can find something else fo-
Marissa places her hand forcefully on the countertop with a loud thud. Not the ring sir. The price won't do, that ring is coming with me but not at 120 golds. she has a very annoyed demeanor about her.
The shopkeeper looks to Nasar for some assistance or if hes going to back her up in this intimidation.
Nasar puts his hand on her shoulder ”Please calm down and let me handle this.” Nasar then turns his attention back towards the shopkeep with a smile ”Now sir, I am slower to anger in comparison to my partner here, but to ask for 120 gp for a ring of this quality is just purely insulting. I wouldn’t pay a piece more than 95. Do we have a deal or shall I let her handle the bartering some more. Her temper his short so I wouldn’t make the lady wait much longer.”
The shopkeeper looks worridly at the 2 he scoffs before saying, Look I can give it to you at 105 gold pieces but nothing less. I can't make a living off of people walking in and making up prices.
Marissa scowls at the man waiting to see if Nasar accepts the offer.
Nasar reaches into his bag of coins and stacks up 105 ”Hmm that is much more preferable, we’ll take the ring and be on our way.”
The shopkeep reluctantly sells the ring and the 2 leave the premises. Marissa slips on the ring and admires it and smiles and looks to Nasar as they walk down the street. Intimidation can really get you places huh. I won't turn down an opportunity like that when you make it look that easy. she shuffles in her full plate armor. You wanna stick around while I goto get my armor enchanted. The last time I went I was a bit confused at what the shopkeeper was saying so maybe you could help translate? Marissa dosen't realize Nasar is as magically declined as she is, but he can tell she likes the company.
Nasar rubs the back of his head, a bit confused why she would ask the least magic knowledgeable person of the group. "Surrrre, magic might not be my strong suit but I a can talk business well so I'll tag along."
They make their way to the enchanter and walk in to find a woman in a long robe meddling with her wands and scrolls, Ah hello travelers, what can I help you with?
Marissa looks at her armor. I wanna enchant... no enhance... uhh... upgrade my armor...
The mage stops messing around. Oh well I can help you with that miss. But the thing about enchantments and such is that they can't be added to armor that's already created. You have to put in an order for a whole new set of full plate with the enchantments.
Marissa says discouraged, Oh... but this was handed down fr- she looks at Nasar and realizes her new path. Ok yea, what do you have for getting hit not as much?
The mage claps a hand as a catalog book hovers over to her. Well how about something that will potentially stop nasty hits from getting all the way through? Fortification sounds like your cup of tea.
Marissa has metaphorical smoke rising from her head. Will it stop me from getting hit?
The mage nods. Well a 1 in 4 chance of not getting hit AS hard in certain circumstances.
She looks to Nasar. What do you think Nasar?
Nasar ponders at the possibility "Well seeing as you are working the front lines with me and take a lot of hits, having some degree of extra fortification to occasionally reduce how much of the attack gets through would be great for your longevity."
Marissa nods and writes her information down as the mage explains. Great! I'll have it ready in 4 days tops! I'll take your full plate now as part of your payment. Marissa pulls out her bag of gold and plops it on the table to complete the transaction.
They walk out woth Marisss now in street clothes and she looks around then to Nasar. Lily asked us if we can pick up some stuff for her... a drop is what shes calling it? And then to meet her down by the docks to look at a plot.
Nasar looks at her confused ”Uhh i don’t remember her saying that but if you say so.” Nasar puts on his hat and changes his appearance to be more akin to casual clothes instead of his usual sneaky boi outfit. ”Now we wont look out of place while picking this drop up. To anyone else we’ll just look like a couple out on a walk.”
Marissa shakes her head oblivious to how odd this will sound. Oh no she just told me. and she pokes her head and smiles as as they walk on down the street. Uhhh behind the pet store where we went to for that shadow user.
They approach the alleyway leading behind that store and after looking around the various trashcans and refuse they find a scroll canister. Should we open it? What do you thinks inside?
Nasar shakes his head ”Marissa, if there is something i learned about picking up dead drops, you never open it until it is given to the intended person. That’s how you get surprise poison in the face...” Nasar picks up the canister and puts it into his disguised bag. ”Hmm speaking of surprise attacks...I think i have an idea of a nasty weapon for Deract and myself. Need to grab some glass for that...ah s&&! I need to stop and get stuff for training. Can we stop for some gear really quick? It shouldn’t take long.”
Marissa squints as if shes giving effort into thinking. There we go I told her we are gonna detour.
If theres one thing Nasar remembers, its that Lily's telepathy only worked one way. Marissa must be a bit confused about how this stuff works...
They make their way to the nearest shop and Nasar approqches the counter that has many a trap and tool. The burly shopkeeper leans over to listen to Nasar. What can I grab you young man?
”I’m looking for quite a few items, I’m looking for a rogue’s kit, something those strange pathfinders tend to stock or something equivalent. That should have lockpicking tools but i would need something for him to practice on I would also like a simple lock, something a novice should have no issue popping with enough practice if you have any for purchase. I think that should do it.” Nasar thinks for a moment before a thought pops into his head ”Actually, do you have any cheap glassware? Or just some scrap glass you were looking to toss out? I know the request is strange but I’m taking in an apprentice and I’m trying to make sure he gets everything he needs.”
The shopkeep looks perturbed at the glass request but manages to get everything in order for Nasar.
Rogue kit 50gp
Lock 20gp
Glass x3 6cp
The shopkeeper places the bag of supplies on the counter. An extra small bag holds all the glass scraps ranging from that of glass blowers refuse to broken lamp lights. This should be all I got in the house. That'll be 70 gold pieces and 6 copper.
”Great, this is perfect.” Nasar takes out 71 gp and stakes them like poker chips on the counter, the extra gold as a tip for hooking him up with the glass. ”That’ll cover it all, and if you keep some glass scrap around for me i wouldnt mind coming back and buying it off you here and there in the future..” Nasar scoops the goods into his disguised bag, aka his fukin pockets. Once they leave he’s ready to head back to the room.
Marissa looks at Nasar as they head out and he attempts to go down the street back home. Uh... Nasar... the docks are this way? she looks to see if Nasar is accompanying her to see Lily or not.
Nasar smacks his forehead, feeling like a idiot for forgetting she said Lily was at the docks. ”Yes of course, sorry had a lapse in memory. We should make haste, dont want to keep Lily waiting too long now.” Nasar heads the RIGHT way this time towards the docks with Marissa.
Marissa chuckles as they head off to the docks. As they arrive they make their way a few blocks away from the main waterfront and find Lily sitting nearby on a chair talking to a random civilian. The man looks very intrigued at what Lily is saying as she speaks to him. She notices the 2 and turns to them and gets up and gives a dress curtsie to wish the man farewell. The man looks very dissapointed as he looks at Nasar. So you guys made it! Ok so this is the plot I found, it still needs a house built but the laborers said they will build to suit. The most generic houses I've seen around here would run us... around 1100 gold each to pitch in. Itll have rooms for all of us and a common room, a kitchen and a storage basement. And a spot in the basement to access the sewer.
Nasar looks at the guy a few times in a ‘what the hell does this guy want’ kind of way. Once Lily explains what’s up, Nasar claps his hands ”Impressive work Lily, finding us a nice place once it’s built to get us started out of the guild. So is 1100 gold how much it’ll be then and when do we need to pay up for it?”
Lily notices the man still hanging around and she gives him a cute face and blows him a kiss before waving him to 'get the h$%l outta here'. She then looks at Nasar, Well its to cover building costs and to pay the people that will build it. So it will have to be upfront. Then we don't have any rent of the sort and we can just build from here. she looks towards the water a few streets away. A dockside base of operations. Hows that sound?
Nasar looks out with her, unable to hide the joy of getting away from that room and the guild ”I say it sounds like the beginning of something grand Lily.” After a couple seconds of drinking in the thought of autonomy with his friends he remembers part of the reason they came out to meet Lily. He digs through his illusionary pocket and pulls out the canister. ”Here’s the thing you asked Marissa to pick up. What’s in there?”
Lily takes the scroll canister, Hopefully not a bomb should someone have gotten to this before you guys did. she slowly pops open the canister and slips out a letter and a medallion. Well Dera-Deetrium started talking to me today about the old owner of the pot, Caprise. I got some info from a friend about who this Caprise dude is. Apparently he is a friend of Deracts from back in the day, Shadow user of course since he and Jurastist touch tips and whatnot. But this guy is different, he is the mob boss of an entire gang! Apparently the only people who have seen him is Deetrium and Jurastist. Anyone else dosen't live to tell the tail or they have no recollection of the meeting. she holds up the medallion, This is the medal they use to identify their affiliation. Now we have one.
Nasar takes a look at the medallion, "So are you looking to set up a meeting with this guy to learn more about the pot?"
Lily scoffs. Pftt no! He's our next target! He used to work for Deetrium and Jurastist so hes a new threat. Who knows he could send one of his gang members to try and take us out!!