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Topic Started: May 19 2012, 06:50 PM (10,555 Views)
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[Camelot Castle]

“Enough, Merlin!” Arturia said, stepping forward and shaking her head. “Didymus is passionate, and stubborn, but his heart is in the right place, and I believe he shall be of great importance on this quest.”

She paused, and then looked to Didymus. “But Didymus, DO show Merlin some respect. He is no wizard, he is a Graybeard, and he has done enough to deserve our friendship.”

The Graybeards were a mysterious race who had been involved in the history of the world for as long as it has been recorded. They were older than the elves, but aged like men, and there was only a handful of them alive. They were often called wizards, for when they spoke they could command the very earth and sky, but what they truly were was a mystery to all.

“Hush, King, and give away no more secrets!” Merlin shook his head. “Who and what I am matters not! What we should be concerned with lies in Alexandria, and beyond!”

[Outside Camelot Castle]

As Sai approached the gates, a Knight stepped forward.

“What business have you here?” Sir Gawain asked, his eyes quickly examining Sai and a frown appearing on his face. He had been tasked with keeping the castle secured today, for both the arrival of the Paladins and Merlin, and he was in no mood for unexpected visitors.

[Ankh-Morpork]

[City Gate]

Nanami was already getting a bit annoyed. Her quest had taken her to this city, so naturally she wanted to go straight to the man in charge, save herself some time and aggravation – but that meant jumping through hoops.

She looked to Blake as he spoke up and she nodded. “Very well, but we must not delay! I come with an urgent message, and time grows short.”

[Hammah’s Table]

Rosario sighed, realizing he was being ignored. Though he didn’t blame Hammah much… he would much rather be talking to Kasumi than another guy too!
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Princess Peach's Castle

Mario was suited up, and ready to get down to business.

“How do I look?”

"Like a frog", Mario bluntly answered. "But so do I. But we're not really here to make a fashion statement, Luigi. We're here to get the job done!"

Mario dove into the water, swimming around toward the room with the busted pipe.

"Man, these suits are amazing. I feel like I can swim much faster than I ever had before. And I can talk, too! I almost feel like I'm not in water at all... and yet, I do. This is a strange feeling, Luigi."

Hammah's Stand

Kasumi sighed, "Well, I'm not your mother or anything, so I guess I can't tell you what to do with your life. I guess I'm outta here. But if I do come back, I might have to ask you about your talking chicken."

She turned to Rosario and said, "I guess you're out a dollar now, because of me. Maybe that makes us even. If you don't want to hang around me for the rest of the day, you don't have to. I'm sorry you lost any money."

Maidenville Library

Twilight sighed.

"Okay, where haven't we checked yet?", the girl asked.

Spike answered, "Well, now that I think about it, you might have left it upstairs."

Twilight asked, "Well, do you think you could go check, then? It's really important that we find it!"

Spike saluted and said, "Yes, ma'am!"

Spike began going upstairs, unaware of the danger lurking ahead.
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Camelot Castle

Didymus' expression was earnest, but troubled, as he was lectured and then softened-slightly, as Arthuria spoke.

"I apologize, I do not mean to show undue disrespect to anyone..." he said.

"...a...Greybeard...?" Didymus asked, but that only raised his uneasiness. The mystery surrounding the Greybeards caused...concern, like most variables, with him...but he nodded when Arthuria mentioned his friendship to Avalon, Didymus nodded.

"...very well. Again, I meant no rudeness...but why are we here? What's going on?"

Maidenville Library

The creature thought he heard something coming up the stairs, and crouched...then pounced, lunging right at Spike and (possibly) tumbling down the stairs with him, intent on doing very violent things that wouldn't make it on to where he's ported from.
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The voice got Sai to pay attention as he turned to face the newcomer with an appraising eye.

Armored. Armed. Looked relatively skilled too, and quite the regal figure of all things. So he must have been one of the famous knights of Avalon, though he couldn't know for sure. Still, the man had authority, and that was exactly what Sai was looking for.

"Ah, someone who looks like they know things! Perfect."

He turned to face Gawain, again throwing one glance over the man, noting the fact that he looked relaxed but ready. Must have been assured of his skills, which was a good thing for someone looking THIS important.

"I'll get straight to the point. I am a traveler and a mercenary, and I am looking for work. The last merchant I worked for stiffed me on my payment and then up and died on me two nights ago. So I'm here looking for work, and I know that there is always someone who wants something done."
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~ Desty Nova, Karmatron Theory

Let them Label me! Let them swear and curse at me as I tug humanity like a bucking bull into the darkness of the unknown, revealing its secrets to the sane and driving them MAD! In ages long past, I shall be looked upon as a tyrant and a savior! As a savant and as a fool! My work shall advance humanity long past its time, throw it into the unknown future and force it to grow strong or FALL! Years from now, when I will inevitably be removed, my work shall continue to progress, because these things cannot be denied! Governments will publicly criticize my work, but privately conduct research that advances it! I shall imprint myself into the annals of history, among the stars that shine as brightly as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin, Dmitri Mendeleev, Nikola Tesla, and countless others! My work will shine as brightly as any star, and I AM ITS CREATOR!!!
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[Camelot Castle Gates]

Gawain frowned as Sai explained what he wanted, and why he was here. The Knight was naturally suspicious of strangers, especially someone like Sai. He was a stranger, and an elf.

While Elves and Men had once been strong allies, those days were long gone, and human beings barely trusted one another, much less their elven cousins. Though even if Sai had been human, a woman and beautiful; Gawain would still be weary of a stranger at Camelot’s gates.

“I can admire a man looking for honest work,” Gawain said, shaking his head. “But you cannot simply walk up to the Castle of the King and ask for work! There are many nobles in town, I’m sure one of them would hire you.”

[Camelot Castle]

Merlin’s demeanor shifted, and he let a small, cryptic smile cross his face. He was far too old to hold grudges, and he cared for humanity far too much not to forgive the suspicions of a Paladin.

“Ah, you are here because the King believes you can succeed where I have failed. A dark cloud hangs over Alexandria, and it’s Queen! If we are fortunate, it is merely the result of some dark ritual tainting her mind, body and soul… but I fear that the proximity to the Dark Lands may play a role in this.” Merlin explained.

“I have hired a theater troupe, called Tantalus, to go to Alexandria and put on a play… during the play, they will stage a kidnapping of Princess Garnet.” Merlin told them. “Fear not! For Garnet is aware of the plan and she comes of her own will, but for this to work we must make it appear that it was bandits who kidnapped her, lest Avalon be implicated, or lest she appear a traitor to her nation!”

[Princess Peach’s Castle]

Beneath the water, Mario and Luigi would find the broken pipes… and the reason they were broken!

Large, anthromorphic turtles were lurking in the water, and they had broken the pipes!

[Hammah’s Stand]

Rosario frowned, realizing he may have lost his only excuse to spend time with Kasumi. She was a little blunt, but she seemed nice… and she was awfully cute.

“Well… I appreciate that, but I don’t mind hanging out with you. I don’t really know anyone here in Ankh-Morpork as it is, so it’s nice to have someone to talk to, you know?”

He rubbed his neck, and tried not to appear a creeper.
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Camelot Castle Gates

Sai shrugged lightly.

"One, I don't see any sign saying that a person can't walk up to the gates and ask a question of the guards. Two, I don't see the harm in trying. And puh-lease, unless I got lucky, I'd pick up a boring contract from a noble to guard some fat-ass and his wardrobe. The best place to look for work that actually gets interesting is around bars, big places and palaces. That's from my own experience."

He looked around at the walls of the castle, still in place and relaxed, but also quite ready to change gears and move if he had to. He was facing a warrior after all, no need to let his guard down.

"Tack on the fact that the royal and noble are always in some sort of political intrigue, there is quite a bit of money to be made in a business like mine. I just like to pick up the interesting jobs, that's all, and royalty has not failed me yet."

He paused.

"... Except that one princeling I met a few years ago. Him and that shiny armor of his blinded everything within a hundred paces. I wonder if he really did find a "dragon to slay"... Anyways, that's off-topic. So what say you? Anything interesting that the royalty needs a little help with?"
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~ Desty Nova, Karmatron Theory

Let them Label me! Let them swear and curse at me as I tug humanity like a bucking bull into the darkness of the unknown, revealing its secrets to the sane and driving them MAD! In ages long past, I shall be looked upon as a tyrant and a savior! As a savant and as a fool! My work shall advance humanity long past its time, throw it into the unknown future and force it to grow strong or FALL! Years from now, when I will inevitably be removed, my work shall continue to progress, because these things cannot be denied! Governments will publicly criticize my work, but privately conduct research that advances it! I shall imprint myself into the annals of history, among the stars that shine as brightly as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin, Dmitri Mendeleev, Nikola Tesla, and countless others! My work will shine as brightly as any star, and I AM ITS CREATOR!!!
~ Desty Nova, Morality


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Pseudopolis Yard

There were several different Watch Houses in the city. This one, however, was where the Commander of the Watch could normally be located, if he wasn't out patrolling himself, or at home with his wife and young son.

Currently he was here, looking over some paperwork with a scowl.

Meanwhile, Blake had lead Nanami and Dyne here, glancing towards them.

“He should be in here...” Blake said.

“Hello! How may I help you!”

A tall man with broad shoulders and short cropped red hair greeted them as they entered the building.

“My name is Captain Carrot,” Carrot said, then glanced towards Nanami, frowning at the blood on her armor. “Are you alright miss? Did something happen?”

Hammah's Table

“Oh, you two are new to this great city?” Hammah said, stepping forward, putting his arms over Rosario and Kasumi's shoulders, grinning. The girl was cute, and he had a feeling that staying with these two could prove to be fun and entertaining.

Besides, Kasumi had actually pointed out that Thaddius was talking! Most people tried to ignore the talking chicken, or just pretended it was their imagination. Anyone who actually went “Yes, that chicken is talking” is someone Hammah wanted to befriend.

Thaddius himself just looked mildly bored, glancing towards Kasumi himself.

“Of course I can talk. All chickens can talk. What's amazing is that I'm bilingual, you know,” Thaddius mentioned.

-Princess Peach's Castle-

“Oh no! It's Koopas!” Luigi said, swimming by his brother, “Wha-what are we going to do? We're just plumbers!”
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Vale Ruins

Isaac smiles. "Some things just don't change, right?" He asks Jeana with a laugh.

Isaac thought about what Garret had said...he had been born in Vale and lived there all his life in general peace with the rest of the little gang. And yet, his knowledge on the outside world was fairly low. "..you think there are any more adepts out there in the world?"
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[Camelot Castle Gates]

Sir Gawain listened with the patience expected of one of the Knights of the Round. He listened as this mysterious elf rattled off all the reasons why he would rather seek some work from the King, and Gawain actually allowed a little smirk.

“Citizens are of course allowed to ask questions of the guards… though you don’t seem to be a citizen of Avalon, good sir.” Gawain said.

“And of course royalty is always engaged in political intrigue… that is why the King has the Knights, such as I. There is no need to hire mercenaries – especially a completely unknown mercenary – when the Knights of the Round stand valiantly for Avalon and its King.”

Gawain paused for a moment. This stranger seemed quite determined to try, but the Knight had strict orders not to let ANYONE into the castle while the Paladins and Merlin were here on business.

Though he did know one person who could need some help…

“… I can’t very well let you in, that you must know by now… but if you are intent on finding work, there is a matter that weighs on my own heart. A friend and fellow Knight has been missing for quite some time. We have searched and found no sign of him… pray chance, would you search for him?”

[Ankh-Morpork]

[Pseudopolis]

Nanami seemed a little surprised when Carrot asked if something had happened, and then she remembered that she was covered in the blood of those bandits from the swamp.

“Oh, this…” Nanami waved her hand and there was a flash of light; and her armor was clean once again.

She shook her head and looked to Carrot. “I need to meet with the Patrician, but the guard at the gate said I needed to speak to the Watch first. Now listen well, I am on a most urgent quest and time is short… I need to see the Patrician with all haste.”

[Hammah’s Table]

Rosario shrugged a bit as Hammah threw his arms around Kasumi and him.

“Well, I’m new… I came here looking for someone. I just met Kasumi, but I think she’s new around here too.”
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Sai chuckled, somewhat amused by this turn of events.

"I don't blame you. My kind isn't all that common in places like these, where the kingdoms are in relative peace and quiet. I have to hand it to your king, at least he's doing his job right. That makes it a pretty bad turn of fortune for me though, since I'm out of coppers and silvers."

When Gawain spoke of a possible job, Sai was immediately intrigued. A fellow knight, and the way Gawain spoke, meant that it was probably someone of higher stature. So it was a disappearance that he could definitely investigate with some interest, unless the man ran away from the order or some such.

Which by itself could ALSO be an interesting turn of events, considering that faith and trust seemed to be almost visible concepts on the streets.

"A disappearance, you say? Well, I can definitely try to find out what happened, and I'm not really in any position to argue. So, how did it happen? Any reason how or why he might have disappeared? And where did it happen? The more details I know, the more likely my success in this."

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Ankh-Morpork
Pseudopolis Yard

Dyne has been silent as the group was led through the main gates and to one of the watch-houses, taking in the sites. He has never been very comfortable with technology, and the things humans created amazed him and sometimes disgusted him. It was one of the main reasons he didn't like venturing into cities as large as this one.

Nonetheless, he needed food, something different from his usual ripe cherry fare. Even he was starting to grow tired of leaving cherry pits in his wake.

"It does seem that the raven is in a hurry, only a fool would ignore a hurried message such as this. The monkey knows when to listen to the voice of the raven after all... As for myself, I am simply seeking refuge for the night and provisions to trade for. I have long run out of edible things, but my stock of various healing compounds and herbs is overfilled."
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~ Desty Nova, Karmatron Theory

Let them Label me! Let them swear and curse at me as I tug humanity like a bucking bull into the darkness of the unknown, revealing its secrets to the sane and driving them MAD! In ages long past, I shall be looked upon as a tyrant and a savior! As a savant and as a fool! My work shall advance humanity long past its time, throw it into the unknown future and force it to grow strong or FALL! Years from now, when I will inevitably be removed, my work shall continue to progress, because these things cannot be denied! Governments will publicly criticize my work, but privately conduct research that advances it! I shall imprint myself into the annals of history, among the stars that shine as brightly as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin, Dmitri Mendeleev, Nikola Tesla, and countless others! My work will shine as brightly as any star, and I AM ITS CREATOR!!!
~ Desty Nova, Morality


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[Camelot Castle Gates]

Gawain was a bit relieved when it seemed that Sai understood that he was not getting into the castle, and he was even a bit happy as the stranger agreed to the job.

“Yes. Sir Cyrus, one of the Knights of the Round… he is a friend. He vanished without a trace a month ago. We do not know why, and every search has come up with nothing. Tell me, what would it cost for you to search for him?”

[Ankh-Morpork]
[Pseudopolis Yard]

Nanami listened as Dyne spoke. It seemed that she was the ‘raven’ he was mentioning was her. She didn’t quite mind the nickname, though. She actually did like ravens.

“You have healing herbs? I could buy some from you; I always have a need for them.” Nanami told him. “But right now I have a more urgent quest.”
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Sai was ecstatic. He found a job, one that promised to be a lot of fun, and it just fell into his lap. The disappearance of one of the Knights of the Round was BIG. To think that he randomly stumbled on a jewel like this...

The problem, however, was payment.

"For this sort of mission, I don't usually set a solid price. I take a down-payment for necessities for the start of the mission, and then judge it towards completion based on how much danger I end up in and how much fun I have doing it. Sometimes, only the down-payment suffices, sometimes the price can reach several pounds of platinum."

He shrugged.

"For now, I'll set a price of 20 gold as down-payment and for every day I spend on this mission until completion, and another 500 upon completion. If it turns out to be a dangerous job, I'll set a multiplier, and if I find something fun, I may waver the price entirely. It's just how I do business."

He looked around, bringing one of his hands into the air as he seemed to "test" something in it.

"Do you have anything that used to belong to him personally? Or even better, do you have any sort of blood sample from this guy I'm supposed to find? Where did you last see him? Did he have any enemies that he had personally? Did he leave a message or just disappear without a trace?"
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~ Desty Nova, Karmatron Theory

Let them Label me! Let them swear and curse at me as I tug humanity like a bucking bull into the darkness of the unknown, revealing its secrets to the sane and driving them MAD! In ages long past, I shall be looked upon as a tyrant and a savior! As a savant and as a fool! My work shall advance humanity long past its time, throw it into the unknown future and force it to grow strong or FALL! Years from now, when I will inevitably be removed, my work shall continue to progress, because these things cannot be denied! Governments will publicly criticize my work, but privately conduct research that advances it! I shall imprint myself into the annals of history, among the stars that shine as brightly as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin, Dmitri Mendeleev, Nikola Tesla, and countless others! My work will shine as brightly as any star, and I AM ITS CREATOR!!!
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Didymus nodded.

"I'm not sure that it is our role to kidnap. We Paladins..." he paused.

"...as the Aldmari know, we're not so subtle. But...if indeed the minions of darkness are at work here...then maybe it is best if the Order gets involved after all...it is our job to stand the watch against heresy and the dark lands..."

"So...the Tantalus...what are they like? Will I, or we, have to keep a low profile?"



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“I bet there are! We can't be the only ones, right?” Garet said, then rubbed his head, “There's two other types out there, right? If they're not here in Vale, they have to be somewhere else!”

Garet logic for you.

He grinned as they entered the Ruins now, Garet marveling at everything there.

“Are we looking for anything in particular?” Jenna wondered, glancing around.

-Ankh-Morpork-

Streets

“Looking for someone? Who?” Hammah asked Rosario, “I might be able to help you find 'em. Won't charge you either!”

He grinned brightly.

Pseudopolis Yard

Carrot frowned at the group. He knew Blake, the older brother of someone else in the Watch. Carrot knew almost everyone in the city.

The girl wanted to see the Patrician. While technically Carrot himself would be able to bring them there, and even get an audience for them, these other two were strangers.

“You can't just walk into a city and talk to it's head,” Carrot said, “And in my experience, it's usually the Patrician who sees you. Not the other way around.”

“How right indeed...”

Behind Nanami, Dyne, and Blake was an older man, wearing black and leaning on a cane. He had a thin beard and pensive look, a faint smile on his face.

“I heard some odd woman in unusual armor was looking for me, and directed here,” the man said, then eyed Nanami, “Thankfully it just so happens I was on my way here to talk with Commander Vimes.”

Havelock Vetinari smiled faintly, moving past Nanami, heading towards the stairs, his clerk, a man named Drumknott, followed behind him.

“Well, are you coming?” Vetinari asked, turning to stare at the black haired girl, “If you have grave information, I will need Commander Vimes briefed as well.”
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[Vale Ruins]

“Yes, we are.” Felix said to Jenna as they descended into the ruins. He approached the massive stone door with the symbol of the sun on it and looked around it. He couldn’t find the cracks in the door, but he knew there had to be some.

“From what I heard, this place is supposed to have been used to store some magical artifacts. I just wonder what could be inside…”

He pressed his shoulder into the door and tried to push it open, but there was no budging.

[Ankh-Morpork]

[Streets]

Rosario rubbed his neck.

“Well… I’m looking for someone named Dr. Tot. He’s supposed to be a brilliant inventor, and I found what I think is some old technology, and I was hoping he could help me learn how to use it.”

Rosario was being a bit shifty about this, but only because he wasn’t sure he should say much to a stranger.

[Pseudopolis Yard]

Nanami was relieved as Vetinari appeared. At least she could stop jumping through hoops and talk directly to the man in charge of things. Now she just had to hope he wasn’t a jackass who would ignore her warning.

She followed behind him.

“I’m afraid your city may be in grave danger.” She told him. “I have been tracking a deranged witch, who leads an insane coven. She has already committed several ritualistic murders in other cities, and now she has come here.”

Nanami’s voice was serious. “All of the cities where she has struck have been burnt. Massive infernos have spread all across the cities in the wake of the murders.”
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