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Post by baha on Jun 26, 2007 21:23:02 GMT -5
The few groupings of wildlife lay in scattered arrangements around the dreaded Black Volcano, though much to frightened to brave the dark caves leading up to the lair of the King Black Dragon. The cave illuminated as flames burst out, as though straight from the throat of the dragon himself. A man, followed by two elves flew out of the cave, scorched black and charred by the hellish flames. They weakly stood and used the remainder of their magic to teleport back to the school. The trees rustled as a abnormally large wolf padded into the area. He quietly, carefully stepped into the entrance of the cave, sniffing a black mark on the ground, then jumping back in disgust. The smell was putrid. He walked back through the trees to a small clearing surrounded by large stones framed by plants, as well as a small pond no larger than 5 feet wide nearby. He leapt onto one of the rocks, then shifted into a boy, sitting as casually as a person not 10 feet away from the lair of the most vicious dragon of them all. Elliot looked around, then spoke, "Darishan, Ithilwen, Cecil? You guys comming? I'm burning to kill this thing..."
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Post by Ladd Russo of the Russo Family on Jun 26, 2007 21:47:20 GMT -5
Like a silent shadow behind his lupine companion, Darishan stood by Elliot, nodding to his comment. The incident of the Moonlight Gardens was still embarrassingly on his mind, though Elliot had probably forgotten it. In all honesty, under the wormish creature's influence Elliot acted insane. However, Elliot always acted insane. Darishan felt rather haunted by his own part in that phantasmagoria of happiness, because normally he didn't even have that much emotion, much less display it.
In short: ick. And now he wanted to kill a dragon, which would balance things out.
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Post by Arual on Jun 26, 2007 21:47:44 GMT -5
Cecil finished walking and heard Elliot. "Yeah, we are coming." he replied. His mind sent mixed messages back and forth on whether it was a good idea to fight after less then a day ago fight. He chose not to care anymore since he was practically on the verge of blacking out anyhow. When he finally stopped he waited for the other two on a near by rock like Elliot had.
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Post by L.A.C.R.I.M.O.S.A on Jun 26, 2007 23:31:58 GMT -5
"I'm in," Ithilwen nodded awkwardly. She was still very much perturbed by what had happened in the gardens, and she felt the sudden need to purge herself. Forcing down her pride (and her dinner, no doubt...), she climbed slowly to her feet from her position on a nearby rock to take her place beside the other three before what seemed to be yet another one of those cliche, "welcoming" caves. She minded it not, however, as she wanted to regain her usual personality and in the process (hopefully) forget all about the mishap in the Moonlit Gardens.
The stagnant air tore mercilessly at her sensitive eyes, and she blinked them rapidly a few times to rid them of the smoke and ash, her gaze flitting excitedly around at her surroundings in restrained eagerness. She wanted nothing more right now than to redeem her stoic and reposed demeanor, and this was difinitely a fine chance to do so.
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Post by baha on Jun 27, 2007 20:18:57 GMT -5
Elliot leapt off the rocks and landed sturdily on the ground in his wolf form. He turned to his friends and spoke, "Alright, let's head in then..." He looked at the unwelcoming cave in front of him, "I think I'll be able to smell the dragon when we're close enough (Right now, all I smell is this smoke...). Ready?" Without waiting for an answer, he entered the mouth of the cave and nearly vanished in the smoke.
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Post by L.A.C.R.I.M.O.S.A on Jun 29, 2007 9:30:52 GMT -5
((Guys? I'mma be leavin' for North Jersey today, and I'm coming back in about two days. Please dun' go too far without me! T^T Kthxbye))
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Post by Ladd Russo of the Russo Family on Jun 29, 2007 23:36:25 GMT -5
Darishan followed Elliot into the dirty mist, his staff out and ready and his power over death at his fingertips. It did not do to be lax in a dragon's den... there had to be something that made you better than the last party that fried...
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Post by Arual on Jul 1, 2007 10:38:59 GMT -5
Cecil took a moment to breathe before he readied himself. His eyes momentarily closed before opening again. "Ready." he replied. "I wonder how much strength I have left." he added in thought.
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Post by baha on Jul 1, 2007 16:35:39 GMT -5
Elliot looked around, then searched furiously through his small pack. He pulled out a small potion- it had just enough for four swallows. He held it up in the air, "From Potionry Class. Instant heal! We'll all take some." He let some of the potion fall into his mouth, then held the bottle out for the next person to claim.
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Post by L.A.C.R.I.M.O.S.A on Jul 2, 2007 15:16:01 GMT -5
Ithilwen nodded, prepared to enter the cave, her mind still buzzing. She followed Elliot closely from behind with her arms out to the sides, not bothering to turn to her night vision, and she nearly jumped back when she sensed him stop and rummage through a bag.
She heard him say something about a "healing potion" and then hold something out in front of him.
How convenient...
Seeing as no one had taken the initiative to take it up, she went ahead and did so, taking a small drought from the vial and re-capping it for the next person. Instant heat swelled throughout her body, and she felt as though most of her energy had been restored to her. She held out the potion behind her for the next user.
"Here."
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Post by baha on Jul 2, 2007 16:21:33 GMT -5
Godmoding Cecil and Darishan both grabbed the vial and took a hearty swig of it. ------------ Now that the potion was gone and everyone was healed (though, the painful mental scares of the Moonlit Gardens were still there... ) they were ready! A heavy cloud of smoke blew out from the cave, flying past the party before vanishing above them. Elliot entered the throat of the cave first, walking at a steady pace. It hadn't been five minutes before he stopped. He turned and said to his fellow classmates, "The dragon's up a head, a bit to the left. The mate is in a farther back cave, but she can't move for some reason. The King is protecting here, I think. He'll be a bit more agressive than usual, so let's give it our all. To clear our minds from our last battle!!" He raised his arm up in the air, wires already snaking out. (( Alright, based on posts :K, Elliot's leader and Darishan's co-leader. See here for more info. ))
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Post by Arual on Jul 2, 2007 16:58:20 GMT -5
Cecil; once done with the healing potion, took a step of his own to see this King Dragon. His glowing red eyes looked dull compared to the bright sunlight that was going, but they did all the same. With the particular glow he had (not like anyone could see a physical difference), Cecil could see this mighty dragon in the protection of the cave's shadows; snorting the smoke from it's nose. He turned his head and could see it's mate; who sadly, was just as big. The odds were slim to none they'd ACTUALLY win, but who the heck was counting? It didn't matter much to him anyhow. Another bullet to the problem was that the nature of the dragon was as Elliot said, as it was like that for every animal....even our pathetic human race. Cecil made a muffled laugh to this mental already known discovery. "Elliot, if I didn't know you any better I'd say you are insane," Cecil said softly to himself as he shook his head.
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Post by baha on Jul 3, 2007 18:11:20 GMT -5
Elliot raised a dark eye, "No, I just have a strong connection with the minds of animals, immortal or not." The smoke cleared slowly, showing a powerful, muscular dragon. His scales were, obviously, deep, deep black, his eyes burning like a fresh coal. The dragon flexed his muscles at the new scent, stepping into the center of the cave. He was long- almost 40 feet long, and nearly as tall. His glimmering teeth, barred at the students, were like white swords. He let out a bellow, followed by a flicker of fire, into the air.
Elliot yelled, "Let's go!!!!!" He took off into the cave.
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Post by Ladd Russo of the Russo Family on Jul 3, 2007 21:04:37 GMT -5
Darishan took off after Elliot, true to his own nature in saying nothing. Elliot might be insane, but he was at least dependable in a battle. That was enough. Not giving the dragon any time to initiate the fight, he carefully scratched a glowing design on the rough basalt floor. Soft words left his mouth, the rhythm and intention much more important than the content.
It was a great advantage to work with a party. Necromancers were very low in the areas of strength and defense, but with any luck the others would distract the dragon. Meatshields is a very ugly word to relate to your teammates... but it was pretty accurate, unfortunately.
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Post by L.A.C.R.I.M.O.S.A on Jul 3, 2007 22:30:13 GMT -5
((LMFAO Meatshields....xDDD Darri, I <3 j00...))
Ithilwen quelled the rising adrenaline that yearned to pump once more through her pulsing veins, her legs carrying her after Elliot into the blinding darkness deep within the cave.
Not now....Not now...
She couldn't afford to lose control of herself now, especially since she was currently surrounded by the others. She could feel it, however, the quiet yet eager stirring of the Sadist deep within the darkest corners of her mind, administering quiet and seducing whispers and talk of blood and pain and death, that irreplaceable urge to once again feel the satisfying surge of power engulf her in its welcoming embrace.
But not yet...
No. She would save herself.......for now.
The unmistakable scent of brimstone and sulfur stung bitterly at her sensitive eyes as the avariel woman allowed her ears to guide her through the cavern. The creature was near, and the overwhelming aura of its being flooded the cave, the aura of its mate still quite distinct but notably farther off.
"It's close," Ithilwen drawled slowly, "no diriel...[be watchful]."
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