__________________The Thunder Rolls || tab The earth trembled with each thundering footstep as the titanic spider made its way out of the tree line, ignoring screams from soldiers to halt in various levels of distress. It wasn't everyday you found a spider barreling towards you with the sun painting it black enough to be a silhouette on the horizon. As such, when the chitinous monstrosity came barreling to the gates with wild abandon even grown men would weep in terror. tab Yet the beast stopped, coming to a skittering halt several hundred yards from the gates, and simply...stood there. tab There was no movement from the behemoth, only its eyes seemed to move as its gaze swung across the militia, as if waiting for...something. tab
With the evacuations proceeding at a good pace, he could focus his attention upon the situation before him. Before long he was even rejoined by Mi-jin. Good, he could use her at his side. Looking to his left and right he could see the fear in their eyes. Hell even he was somewhat scared of the thing. After all it was a giant ******** off spider. Facing his men he took a deep breath before casting his voice over the ramparts,"Steady boys steady." Pointing into the city he continued,"Those men, women, and children, are counting on us to do our job. To hold the line. I will not abandon my duty to them, nor should you. We are soldiers of the Citadel, no matter what comes before this city, it will break upon our spears and shields." His words were simple but honest. Turning to Mi-jin he nodded,"With me." Facing his captain he nodded,"Hold the line here, have the archers knock arrows and prepare to fire on my mark. If this goes bad then aim for the joints. Have the spearmen muster near the main gate." Rushing down the stairs of the parapet he soon reached the main gate,"Open it up, but close it behind the two of us." While he waited for the door he quickly began,"Its not wild. Its movements are too..controlled." Pulling his hood up onto his head he closed up his cold weather jacket and continued,"I am not sure what that thing is, but if its not wild I am hoping, like you, it can be reasoned with."
Im the Girl one
Lanfaer
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 2:17 am
tab Upon laying her eyes on the giant spider, Mi-jin recalled facing another beast. Similar in monstrous form and who has nearly killed her after her reawakening. A chill went up Mi-jin's spine, but she has met many monsters since then. She was no longer the coward behind a child or letting someone else fight her battles. Taking a deep breath, Mi-jin braves forward with Ika. The gate shut behind them as the two approached the monster.
Nodding her head to Ika words, it must want to talk if it hasn't started attacking the gate or them. "Hewwo! I am Mon Mi-jin, ambassador and daughter of the Moon! citizen of the steel citadel and ...wa,, and can you understand us?" Mi-jin asked. "What brought you here?"
fish1/4 OOc:
Location: white docks
Company: and Wangja-ika Enemies: none Equip: Winter Clothes, Chain Skirt, Strange Cuirass, Greaves , Scales of Truth (ring)
Stamina: 100
Charkra: 100
Ooc:
Backpack: ↳Currently on her back •One Person Tent •Blanket - currently at the house •bedroll - currently at the house •Mess kit •Soap •Twine(50meter) •Fishing hook (1x) •Whetstone(durabaility 0.3)(1x) •clay gourd
Satchel, medium ↳Currently on her side •Trench knife(x2)(durabiity 30) •8 Senbon(x2)(duarability 30) •Flint and steel •Skinning knife •Sliver glitter 'mystic' ball
__________________The Thunder Rolls || tab For their part the soldiers did their best to look on in fright without letting their spears, swords, or armor rattle in response. Was that not the appropriate response when facing out an arachnid that could step over their walls and devour them, flesh and bone and steel in one go? Perhaps. But their reactions to when it crouched lower as if to spring was nothing short of horrific as many ducked down in fright, and not a few let loose some arrows that fell nowhere near the spider, nor their leaders below. In fact it was pathetic, and couldn't even be disguised as "cover fire" if one tried. Still for its part the spider ignored it, and there would come from it a kind of squelching noise a moment before tens of creatures the size of light horses, though clearly nothing of the sort in design. With the heads of scorpions and thick, fibrous manes erupting around it like that of a lion, these creatures loped with lupine grace to spread out in a line six across and four deep. As one they crouched, long, chitinous spines extended from the back, though as they did it would become apparent that on their backs sat something...strange. A long tail with a stinger, mimicking yet another part of a scorpion, rose above their bodies and arched over that which rested between their spines as one would ride a horse. tab These figured all wore black armor that glistened in the light, carefully resembling human design though some were tall, some small, and others somewhere in between. These each carried a crossbow or bow in their hands, each drawn but not pointed at anyone in particular. tab With another squelch something else came out, something...hideous. tab Wearing what appears to be a gown of spun glass a tall creature dropped from behind the spider to the earth without a sound. With long, thin arms that pulsed with inner, soft purple lights, this figure stepped forward with alien grace using four thick insectoid legs that carried it towards the pair. Bearing no mouth or nose, instead sporting only four eyes beneath long hair that looked to be formed from thick, chitinous strands, the figure was followed by something the pair has also never seen before: a rat like creature, wearing leather armor, but with shockingly red hair that fell down its back in dreadlocks. This creature walked forward with long robes trailing across the ground, carving rows behind it as it walked. It was this figure that studied them the most, with eyes that appeared far too human for comfort. It didn't seem worried, but from the thin silver necklace with an equal chain that extended from it to rap around the insect's wrist, it might not have had an option in what it felt. tab The pair came to a rest several tens of feet from the pair, giving healthy berth as they both watched the group studiously, not caring about their honor guard or the fear of the humans further in.
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 4:23 pm
tab Mi-jin couldn't keep the mix of panic and disgust from her face. Her ruby red eyes tried to piece together their appearance, but her mind could only land on the part she recognized. She noticed their black armor and weapons, of course, but her eyes keep being drawn to their stingers and other noticeable feature. Mi-jin looked at Ika again before approaching them again. She was more focus on the rat-like creature and his striking red hair. He seemed important compared to the other more warrior-like creature. Mi-jin kept a smile on her face trying to appear harmless and friendly. A smile is universal in any language is what her mum always told her. "Heowo, caaaan yoooou uundeeerstand meeee?" Mi-jin wasn't sure if they understood her and did the thing where you speak louder and slower. As if that will help people understand you better. "Me MON MI-JIN. MOON GIRL. ME AND MOON IS FRIEND!" Mi-jin tried to repeat her earlier introduction but simpler. "wa,,ME CAN HELP YOU!" Mi-jin place her hand on her chest as Me and then pointed to the rat as you.
fish1/4 OOc:
Location: white docks
Company: and Wangja-ika Enemies: none Equip: Winter Clothes, Chain Skirt, Strange Cuirass, Greaves , Scales of Truth (ring)
Stamina: 100
Charkra: 100
Ooc:
Backpack: ↳Currently on her back •One Person Tent •Blanket - currently at the house •bedroll - currently at the house •Mess kit •Soap •Twine(50meter) •Fishing hook (1x) •Whetstone(durabaility 0.3)(1x) •clay gourd
Satchel, medium ↳Currently on her side •Trench knife(x2)(durabiity 30) •8 Senbon(x2)(duarability 30) •Flint and steel •Skinning knife •Sliver glitter 'mystic' ball
__________________The Thunder Rolls || tab The insectoid with the long legs and body turned its head to face the flightless avian beast with the rat-like head and made a sound somewhere between the growl and hiss of a rat and the chirping and clicking of a bird. It did this in several variations, though it did sound like it had some sort of pattern. The rat bird looked up at the insect and pressed its index and middle finger from one "hand" to the "wrist" of the other, tapped tapped twice before looking to Mi-Jin. It cocked its head to the side, its slit pupils widening in concentration and interest as it made a sort of squawking noise in response. Finally it touched its throat, then gestured to Mon Mi-jin, perhaps wanting her to vomit or, more likely, to speak. tab
Im the Girl one
Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 10:56 pm
tab The unease Mi-jin felt didn't lesson as the creatures communicate with each other. At least Mi-jin could piece together they were talking to each other. She just couldn't understand what was being said. As the rat person looked to her, she felt a shiver and force a smile. It was hard to appears netural when she was confused and scared. "I don't understand,,,wa" Mi-jin opened her mouth and touch her tongue and her throat, but didn't feel any different. "Mr Rat person, are you lost? You are scaring the people behind our gate." Mi-jin explained. She felt it was in her power to let the person know that their giant spider and shiny armor amry was very unsettling.
fish1/4 OOc:
Location: white docks
Company: Rat lord and Wangja-ika Enemies: none Equip: Winter Clothes, Chain Skirt, Strange Cuirass, Greaves , Scales of Truth (ring)
Stamina: 100
Charkra: 100
Ooc:
Backpack: ↳Currently on her back •One Person Tent •Blanket - currently at the house •bedroll - currently at the house •Mess kit •Soap •Twine(50meter) •Fishing hook (1x) •Whetstone(durabaility 0.3)(1x) •clay gourd
Satchel, medium ↳Currently on her side •Trench knife(x2)(durabiity 30) •8 Senbon(x2)(duarability 30) •Flint and steel •Skinning knife •Sliver glitter 'mystic' ball
__________________The Thunder Rolls || tab The flightless avian creature crouched down and closed its eyes as Mi-Jin spoke, though it did little besides this until she finished. Several tense moments passed before the creature's mouth opened along with its eyes and it spoke in a gravely, halting speech. "You Mi-Jin," it began, clearly not used to the language and finding it some level of repugnant. "I Kur'ruki'valti. I Anzu. What are you?" Clearly unpracticed in their language, the creature was struggling to form the words but, to the practiced ear, it would be obvious it was getting better with each syllable. tab
Im the Girl one
Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 7:33 pm
tab Anzu? Mi-jin never heard of such a race or maybe that their name? She didn't even try to pronounce what it first say to her. At least it wasn't attacking her outright, so that was good.
What was she? It was a question she never thought about. A girl? A nightguard? Human? Mi-jin could feel her one star in intelligence beginning to hurt her developing brain as she tried to think of a logical answer. "wa,," Mi-jin whined and she looked mildly stress. "I'm the moon." Mi-jin answered as she felt most comfortable identifying with her belief. "I'm moon!" Mi-jin repeated with a little more confident.
"Anzu, friend? Moon is friend!" Mi-jin spoke again.
fish1/4 OOc:
Location: nora gates
Company: Rat lord Enemies: none Equip: Winter Clothes, Chain Skirt, Strange Cuirass, Greaves , Scales of Truth (ring)
Stamina: 100
Charkra: 100
Ooc:
Backpack: ↳Currently on her back •One Person Tent •Blanket - currently at the house •bedroll - currently at the house •Mess kit •Soap •Twine(50meter) •Fishing hook (1x) •Whetstone(durabaility 0.3)(1x) •clay gourd
Satchel, medium ↳Currently on her side •Trench knife(x2)(durabiity 30) •8 Senbon(x2)(duarability 30) •Flint and steel •Skinning knife •Sliver glitter 'mystic' ball
__________________The Thunder Rolls || tab The Anzu who had named itself Kur'ruki'valti cocked its head to the side before seeming to uncoil from itself. Standing taller, the bird-like creature rose to a good height on par with or slightly taller than Mi-Jin, though its teeth and animal-face might well give it an assumed greater height than reality would determine. The creature stared at her with a curious expression before it spread its "wings" wide, exposing a chest taught with muscle and with broad, powerful shoulders before speaking in a husky, raspy masculine voice. "Greetings, Mi-Jin of the Moon Race," it began, taking her word about her species being "moon" literally and quickly. Why would she lie, or not be correct, after all? "Your species is new to us here in Mùdaerus [moo-dare-us], Mon Mi-Jin. We have not seen anything like you before, nor have the Memories spoken of anything similar. Where do you come from, and how did you come here?" The creature's face looked curious, if one could say it looked anything at all close to a "human" emotion, but it was clear it found Mi-Jin interesting at all. tab Behind it, the insectoid creature chittered, and the avian made a sort of grumbling sigh before it continued. "My apologies. I am the translator for the Eglatik Colony of Vurask. I wish to be of assistance in the first contact between our species."
Im the Girl one
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:36 am
tab Mi-jin returned a blank stare as she was unsure of how to handle this situation. She was ill-suited for the democratic role, but here she was. Her hands grip the side of her winter coat. The cold wind whipped her hair back as the large bird creature approached her. It was only slightly taller than her and Mi-jin slouch slightly in response. "Wa!" Mi-jin yelped in surprise as the creature spread its wings. Was it trying to attack her? Giving a somewhat puzzled look as it spoke her name and sort of race. Mi-jin pale face took on a slight pink in color, but it could have been mistaken by the cold wind hitting her exposed face. The multplied questions made her nervous as she wasn't sure which one to answer first. A hand reached for the top of her head to scratch. As if all the answers would fall out of her ears. "Well ,,, wa,,I came from an oasis village, but I woke up in the middle of a snowstorm inside of a crystal cocoon. I still have a piece of it in my bag! I keep it as a sort of proof of my journey so far." Mi-jin reached into her side saddle to pull out the shard of the chrysalis.
Mi-jin thought about the strange words he used. 'So, this place is called Mùdaerus?' Knowing what the name was, did sort of help a little. Looking over the birdman shoulder to the insect creatures. 'Those creatures are,,eglatiks?' Mi-jin gave the new information some light consideration. "I never have seen anything like you all! You scared the heebie-jeebies out of us." Mi-jin nervously chuckle. "But it would be mighty rude not to show any hospitability to our neighbors. Do you want some tea? I can whip up some crawfish or some fried daddy long legs." Mi-jin offered. fish1/4 OOc:
Location: nora gates
Company: Rat lord, birdman, insect army Enemies: none Equip: Winter Clothes, Chain Skirt, Strange Cuirass, Greaves , Scales of Truth (ring)
Stamina: 100
Charkra: 100
Ooc:
Backpack: ↳Currently on her back •One Person Tent •Blanket - currently at the house •bedroll - currently at the house •Mess kit •Soap •Twine(50meter) •Fishing hook (1x) •Whetstone(durabaility 0.3)(1x) •clay gourd
Satchel, medium ↳Currently on her side •Trench knife(x2)(durabiity 30) •8 Senbon(x2)(duarability 30) •Flint and steel •Skinning knife •Sliver glitter 'mystic' ball
So, Anzu, thats what the bird people were. Though Mi-jin was being too friendly for his tastes. There was something he needed to know. Something she didnt know about. Clearing his throat he stepped forward making sure to meet eyes with the Anzu. His voice carried the weight of his station and the demeanor of his birth,"Kur'ruki'valti. My name is Prince Ikazuchi Usurio, leader of these people. Tell me something. The last time I saw anzu who used metal they tried to kill me, alongside some Anzu who lived in trees. Was that your tribe?" He glanced to the rat creature for a moment before giving Mi-jin a, step back look. This Anzu didn't look like he was here by choice. Which even if his assumption was wrong, these creatures had a concept of slavery. Which was something he was disgusted by and large.
Im the Girl one
Lanfaer
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:47 pm
__________________The Thunder Rolls || tab Ku'ruk cocked its head to the side at the question, even as he translated the words in that clicking and hissing noise that seemed to be the Eglatik language. When the larger, four-eyed creature pulsed rapidly in colors and clicked back, though exactly where those clicks came from with it lacking a mouth and all remained unclear, the Anzu nodded once and finally responded. "The avian you mention are of a similar tribe to my own. I am Noro'vigal, those who walk, and those of which you speak are the Alu'zigal and the Ragar'grival. They live far from here, in our ancestral homelands. They do not come here often, not as much as we do for our...lives?" He seemed to stumble over the language here, making a sort of grunt and hooting noise that might well have represented annoyance. "Language unusual. Different, very different. Difficult." Gesturing behind him with one hand, setting his strange garments to glittering in a way that matched the pulses from its companion's skin, it continued. "As I said, I represent the Eglatik. As for your foods, young Mi-Jin, I do not know if what you make is editable to us, but my master welcomes the opportunity to learn more about your kind." tab Hestitating for a moment, it likely repeated itself in the clicking language before continuing with a tone of understanding. "The Eglatik matriarchs are not the easiest things to standing around, I assure you, but they are worse being carried. Worry not, however, as my master controls them. They will harm no one if she is not harmed or threatened."
tab Mi-jin was partly relieved that Ika had decided to speak up now. Having to do all the talking was not her strong suit, but felt she was doing honest work on her own. Ika was not very hospitable, and she worried that they would be anger the scary rat king and his insect army. She was ready to scold him, but the birdman seemed not to have taken offense to it. So, she’ll let it slide for now. Mi-jin was delighted to hear that they would be staying for lunch. “Waa,,, That sounds like a challenge Mr. Birdman. I bet I can make sumethin’ even you can eat! Mi-jin replied. “Great! I can reheat a good old fashioned meal for everyone. Ika let take them inside so we can have a proper talk. Standing around won’t do anyone any good.” Mi-jin gave ika a looked that said not to fight her on this. It would be pointless to show an internal struggle to both sides. “Follow me, Mr. rat king!” Mi-jin said, accidentally using the name she has been referring to them in her head. fish1/4 OOc:
Location: nora gates
Company: Rat lord, birdman, insect army Enemies: none Equip: Winter Clothes, Chain Skirt, Strange Cuirass, Greaves , Scales of Truth (ring)
Stamina: 100
Charkra: 100
Ooc:
Backpack: ↳Currently on her back •One Person Tent •Blanket - currently at the house •bedroll - currently at the house •Mess kit •Soap •Twine(50meter) •Fishing hook (1x) •Whetstone(durabaility 0.3)(1x) •clay gourd
Satchel, medium ↳Currently on her side •Trench knife(x2)(durabiity 30) •8 Senbon(x2)(duarability 30) •Flint and steel •Skinning knife •Sliver glitter 'mystic' ball
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