At the gentle breezes soothe and lull the winged woman completely, Alderyk says to Brawktor,
Eldest of Domestic Fowl, please keep her in repose. For we must send urgent news to the Seas.
Turns toward the distance sea, far beyond the marshes of the frog ponds, and raises his wings, stirring them with great and deliberate power, that the Winds may bear tidings to the Seas and all that are in them.
Eeeawwwrk!
*Sending* -
Guardians of the Sky. Great things are afoot. Knowledge better left forgotten has been released unto the world. Evil seeks this knowledge, to have dominion over the worlds.
It is not to be.
We must watch. We must be ready.
If need be the Earth shall destroy the knowledge and all that seek it. New seeds shall be planted.
Hey, wait a minute! Would that mean that you would destroy Jack Hammer?
Whence? Comes it from the Seas? Rrrrrawk!
Whence? Comes it from the Seas? Rrrrrawk!
I heard that Jack Hammer thought Lynora was kidnapped or something. I would have told him otherwise, but I was too busy with an errand.
Krik-kik-kik-kik-kik...
Hey, wait a minute! Would that mean that you would destroy Jack Hammer?*Sending* -
Guardians of the Sky. Great things are afoot. Knowledge better left forgotten has been released unto the world. Evil seeks this knowledge, to have dominion over the worlds.
It is not to be.
We must watch. We must be ready.
If need be the Earth shall destroy the knowledge and all that seek it. New seeds shall be planted.
If need be. The power within him must not be used against us.
Rrkk...it may be redirected...could this power be used up and the Jack remain?
Awk!
Guardians! I have need of your counsel! Ask your price and I shall grant it.
Something dear has been taken from me. I..need...your....help.
JH feels weaker in this realm, but the turmoil within him is still omnipresent.
Rrkk...it may be redirected...could this power be used up and the Jack remain?
Awk!
That is the Earth's hope.
She stirs at the sound of Jack Hammer's voice, coming out of the sleep that the winds lulled her into.
There you are, she says sleepily, folding back her wings I was looking for you. But my wings kept getting in the way.
You look tired, Jack. Perhaps you too have need of the rest of the Winds? Rawk!
Directs the breezes onto Jack Hammer.
You look tired, Jack. Perhaps you too have need of the rest of the Winds? Rawk!
Directs the breezes onto Jack Hammer.
JH staggers in the winds, falling to one knee.
No! Please!
Sparks begin to travel down his arms and into his hammer. As he steadies himself on one hand, tendrils of green reach into the ground and take root. He calms.
You look tired, Jack. Perhaps you too have need of the rest of the Winds? Rawk!
Directs the breezes onto Jack Hammer.JH staggers in the winds, falling to one knee.
No! Please!
Sparks begin to travel down his arms and into his hammer.
The priestess struggles to her feet, still unsure of how to balance with the large white wings on her back. She walks up to JH and touches him lightly on the arm.
What are you doing? she asks sleepily, These are friends.
She stirs at the sound of Jack Hammer's voice, coming out of the sleep that the winds lulled her into.
There you are, she says sleepily, folding back her wings I was looking for you. But my wings kept getting in the way.
As JH calms he gazes upon lynora-Jill and her new wings. He looks down at the few feathers in his hand.
I feared you taken! What has happened?
BRWAAK!
elemental forces shift in the metal one. The forces of the swamp and forest now dwell in his soul!
GRAAWK!
Dances his hyponitic dance around the two, crooning gently
She stirs at the sound of Jack Hammer's voice, coming out of the sleep that the winds lulled her into.
There you are, she says sleepily, folding back her wings I was looking for you. But my wings kept getting in the way.
As JH calms he gazes upon lynora-Jill and her new wings. He looks down at the few feathers in his hand.
I feared you taken! What has happened?
My wings grew back. It hurt so much. They cut them out when they were preparing me to become the prison for the goddess. I thought they were gone for good, but last night they grew back. It's just been so long that I can't remember how to use them. I tried to find you after you left, but I kept tripping over my wings. So I came here to see if the birds could help me.
She snuggles closer to him as the winds lull her once more into slumber.
That is the Earth's hope.Rrkk...it may be redirected...could this power be used up and the Jack remain?
Awk!
If only KC were here...
I'm going to go research, and search for the Cleaver.
The rush of adrenaline that JH felt pours out of him. Anchored to the ground the winds no longer cause him pain, or stir the powers trapped within him. The strange dance lulls him into a twilight state. The warmth of lynora-Jill's body brings him calm.
At the gentle breezes soothe and lull the winged woman completely, Alderyk says to Brawktor,
Eldest of Domestic Fowl, please keep her in repose. For we must send urgent news to the Seas.
Turns toward the distance sea, far beyond the marshes of the frog ponds, and raises his wings, stirring them with great and deliberate power, that the Winds may bear tidings to the Seas and all that are in them.
Eeeawwwrk!
At his post on the oh-so-dry rock outcropping Mirathan feels the breezes and the call within them. He dives into the ocean to tell his masters. Long have the Wind and Sea been allies.
The wind sings to her as she sleeps. It sings of flight, teaching her of currents, of balance, of freedom. She stirs in her sleep. Soon it will be time to awaken. To test this new knowledge.
At his post on the oh-so-dry rock outcropping Mirathan feels the breezes and the call within them. He dives into the ocean to tell his masters. Long have the Wind and Sea been allies.At the gentle breezes soothe and lull the winged woman completely, Alderyk says to Brawktor,
Eldest of Domestic Fowl, please keep her in repose. For we must send urgent news to the Seas.
Turns toward the distance sea, far beyond the marshes of the frog ponds, and raises his wings, stirring them with great and deliberate power, that the Winds may bear tidings to the Seas and all that are in them.
Eeeawwwrk!
Returning to the surface Mirathan touches the amulet given to him by the Sirens of the Sea. Rain begins to fall over the Place of Winds, and a voice is heard in the patter of raindrops.
What troubles the land of the surface-dwellers? Our Seas are calm.
RAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIK!
Thanks be to you, O Children of the Sea, for answering the calls of the Children of the Winds. Ancient powers are stirring that threaten the balance of all things. Speak, Admiral Byrd, and tell of what we have learned from the Winds and from the Shepherd of Trees!
Awrk!
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SCREEEEEEEEEE!
A goddess long imprisoned has sown the seeds of her escape. This goddess uses guile as her sword, corrupting others to do her bidding. Using forbidden elemental knowledge she empowered a Champion as an agent of Death and Destruction. All the while hiding herself within an innocent, lest she be discovered. Evil is her name, and many flock to her banner of war.
The Earth intervened before the Evil one's magic was complete within the body of the warrior. Weaving spells of True Magic, the corrupted warrior was empowered as a Champion of Life. Perhaps this was to keep the battle trapped within his body. We know not for sure.
Soon afterwards a Champion of the Boards attempted to free the innocent one of her curse using other ancient knowledge. Things did not go as planned. This Champion was trapped along with the Evil within the mind of the innocent. Powerful wards keep them both. The innocent one's mind has been freed, and knowledge of her past has become known. Whether this is for good or ill is not known.
The Earth and Winds warn us that these events are an attempt to undo Balance. Evil seeks dominion over all. Other evil ones seek the knowledge-that-has-been-revealed.
It is time for Wind, Sea and Earth to act. Earth has already chosen a Champion, tainted though it may be. The Winds warn that we must act, but that we should choose wisely our path.
The voice continues. It carries with it feelings of vastness.
What cares the Seas of the machinations of air-breathers? Our waters are vast. Evil can only breathe here if we let it.
The Earth is small. The Sea is larger. The Winds are larger.
The moisture in the air was making her uncomfortable. She adjusted her wings to better shield her body. She couldn't hear the lullaby of the winds anymore over the patter of the rain. She woke up. The birds were conferring with some sort of sea creature. She shook her wings to try and get rid of some of the water. Might as well see what was going on.
But first, it was time to see if her dreams had been real or not. Could she indeed fly again?
She stood up and tentatively extended her wings. The wind rushed around them, and with a few powerful flaps she found herself airborne.
Weeeeeeee!
Jack Hammer awakens. It's raining, and it feels good. That's weird. The rain never felt 'good' before on his metallic skin. It never felt like anything.
He spots lynora-Jill flying with her new wings. For some reason that concerns him.
He hears voices. The long screeching of this place's guardians. The gurgling of someone speaking through a drink.
Seeing that JH is also awake, the priestess flies back to him and lands. She is smiling, and bouncing slightly with excitement.
Did you see? I was flying. I remembered how. I didn't think I would ever fly again. I cried so much when they cut off my wings, but now I have them back. Isn't it wonderful?
Seeing that JH is also awake, the priestess flies back to him and lands. She is smiling, and bouncing slightly with excitement.
Did you see? I was flying. I remembered how. I didn't think I would ever fly again. I cried so much when they cut off my wings, but now I have them back. Isn't it wonderful?
I always knew you were an angel. Just didn't know it literally.
These guardians sure talk a lot. Shall we go sample the Jack's Alphabet of Alcohol at Club Calistria?
Seeing that JH is also awake, the priestess flies back to him and lands. She is smiling, and bouncing slightly with excitement.
Did you see? I was flying. I remembered how. I didn't think I would ever fly again. I cried so much when they cut off my wings, but now I have them back. Isn't it wonderful?
I always knew you were an angel. Just didn't know it literally.
These guardians sure talk a lot. Shall we go sample the Jack's Alphabet of Alcohol at Club Calistria?
*blush* I'm not really an angel, but my mother was. I think my father was human, but I don't know for sure.
That sounds like a wonderful idea. I want to show off my new look to my friend, Alaina. And then maybe later we can take advantage of that private room? *mischievous grin*
Seeing that JH is also awake, the priestess flies back to him and lands. She is smiling, and bouncing slightly with excitement.
Did you see? I was flying. I remembered how. I didn't think I would ever fly again. I cried so much when they cut off my wings, but now I have them back. Isn't it wonderful?
I always knew you were an angel. Just didn't know it literally.
These guardians sure talk a lot. Shall we go sample the Jack's Alphabet of Alcohol at Club Calistria?
*blush* I'm not really an angel, but my mother was. I think my father was human, but I don't know for sure.
That sounds like a wonderful idea. I want to show off my new look to my friend, Alaina. And then maybe later we can take advantage of that private room? *mischievous grin*
SCREEEEEEEEEE!
A goddess long imprisoned has sown the seeds of her escape. This goddess uses guile as her sword, corrupting others to do her bidding. Using forbidden elemental knowledge she empowered a Champion as an agent of Death and Destruction. All the while hiding herself within an innocent, lest she be discovered. Evil is her name, and many flock to her banner of war.
The Earth intervened before the Evil one's magic was complete within the body of the warrior. Weaving spells of True Magic, the corrupted warrior was empowered as a Champion of Life. Perhaps this was to keep the battle trapped within his body. We know not for sure.
Soon afterwards a Champion of the Boards attempted to free the innocent one of her curse using other ancient knowledge. Things did not go as planned. This Champion was trapped along with the Evil within the mind of the innocent. Powerful wards keep them both. The innocent one's mind has been freed, and knowledge of her past has become known. Whether this is for good or ill is not known.
The Earth and Winds warn us that these events are an attempt to undo Balance. Evil seeks dominion over all. Other evil ones seek the knowledge-that-has-been-revealed.
It is time for Wind, Sea and Earth to act. Earth has already chosen a Champion, tainted though it may be. The Winds warn that we must act, but that we should choose wisely our path.
The Winds will need a champion.
I am now teh Champion of the Board, as Kobold Cleaver's heir. But I'm not nearly as powerful as he is. My magic is weak, and so am I. I can't even find his Cleaver.I am very worried. Candle Lighter is still at large.
BRAAWK!
The evil rises from the amphibian's lair!
GRAWK!
The cleaver lies in a smoky cat's claws!
BUK KAWK!
Fire chooses a tainted champion of steel!
The ancient fowl flaps his wings in fear
BRAAWK!
The evil rises from the amphibian's lair!
GRAWK!
The cleaver lies in a smoky cat's claws...
Literally? Because we had no part in that.
BRAAWK!
The evil rises from the amphibian's lair!
GRAWK!
The cleaver lies in a smoky cat's claws!
BUK KAWK!
Fire chooses a tainted champion of steel!
The ancient fowl flaps his wings in fear
Gah! What evil?
*Flies off to investigate*
...:
Jay flies in, looking breathless.
My friends! The Peasant has constructed a monstrosity! It is killing Plantjack! What do we do?
Dances around in agitation
AWWRK!
The flame champion has emerged!
BRAAWK!
Seek the cleaver! The wasp will need its potency to save the golems!
KRAA!
Dances around in agitation
AWWRK!
The flame champion has emerged!
BRAAWK!
Seek the cleaver! The wasp will need its potency to save the golems!
KRAA!
Golems? The Golem-Jack hybrid thingy is the evil thing, right?
Dances around in agitation
AWWRK!
The flame champion has emerged!
BRAAWK!
Seek the cleaver! The wasp will need its potency to save the golems!
KRAA!
The dracolich suddenly appears, looking furious.
Impossible! I am the Champion of Flame!
BRAAWK!
The Jacks are the golems of the balance, the Champion of Flame is the golem of death!
AWRRK!
Notes the dracolich
HAW KAW!
You are not allowed in our sanctum! BEGONE!
Summons a howling wind to buffet Candle Lighter
BRAAWK!
The Jacks are the golems of the balance, the Champion of Flame is the golem of death!
AWRRK!
Notes the dracolich
HAW KAW!
You are not allowed in our sanctum! BEGONE!
Summons a howling wind to buffet Candle Lighter
You cannot fight me. I came for the Cleaver. WHERE IS IT?!
The chicken strains in the wind then shouts
ARRRWK!
To search for the Cleaver of Power
You must first discover it holder
The thief was a scaler of towers
There ne'er was a cat more bolder
The small chicken collapses
The chicken strains inthe wind then shouts
ARRRWK!
To search for the Cleaver of Power
You must first discover it holder
The thief was a scaler of towers
There ne'er was a cat more bolderThe small chicken collapses
The dragon stares at the chicken, then shrugs and flies to the Realm of Paizochat.
Uh, guys? It looks like the Steel Tsar serves...Candle Lighter now. Candle Lighter is the Flame. The Tsar is his Champion.
How many Champions are around? There's the Champion of the Board (Wasp), the Champ of Flame (the Tsar, of course), the champ of the Earth (Jack Hammer, I guess), but what others? What of the Sea?
Uh, guys? It looks like the Steel Tsar serves...Candle Lighter now. Candle Lighter is the Flame. The Tsar is his Champion.
How many Champions are around? There's the Champion of the Board (Wasp), the Champ of Flame (the Tsar, of course), the champ of the Earth (Jack Hammer, I guess), but what others? What of the Sea?
"All who would help, you are needed here.
Awakes from his fainting spell
KRAAW!
Fire burns, Wind blows, Water quenches, Earth holds firm!
Collapses in a heap again
*glides in*
I realized that I never thanked you earlier for your help. I brought you margaritas. I remembered how much you liked them. It's so nice to be able to dance with the wind again. I missed it.
Er, is Bwaaktor okay? He's looking a little peaked.