<font color=darkgray>Sayn awoke slowly, blinking heavily as she felt the wagon jolt violently. She quickly grasped Alri's thigh to get his attention, he was bracing himself against the vehicle's wall. "Alri, what's going on?" The elf bit his lip and looked down at her, rapidly replying, <font color=white>"I don't--"</font> His breath caught in his throat as he looked up before he loudly cried, <font color=white>"OH HELL!"</font>

Suddenly the side of the wagon Sayn and Alri were on was splintered as a huge minotaur charged it. The horses veered in fright, flipping the remnanants on their side as the driver was gored upon one of the beast's horns. Alri and Sayn flew through the air screaming. The elf recovered in the air acrobatically, but Sayn landed helplessly and hard on the ground and did not move. The rogue went pale for a moment, but then he drew a pair of shortswords with determination in his expression. Without even thinking of Xiang, he charged toward the agressing beast and entered melee combat with it, doubting for the moment that he'd leave the fight alive.</font>

ooc- um... I'll just make the assumption that the wagon was close enough that Sive could pick up the disturbance with her power... :rolleyes:

ic- Sive's senses pricked and she swiveled her head to peer curiously in the direction they had come. After staring intently into the forest for awhile her eyes widened and she gasped.

Sive rushed to Markul, who was hungrily devouring the nearby haystack. She patted him at the base of his wing. <font color="lavender">"I think the two ladies that you are interested in are in trouble... There are dark whispers on the wind..."</font> she said, looking worried. <font color="lavender">"What should we do?"</font>

<font color=skyblue>Markul had eaten enough hay that he was able to form the parts needed to speak aloud.

"Really? Well...I have no idea what we are capable of...are you good at a fighting skill? Besides, there is the question of whether or not this lady even needs help. I have seen her in action, and she can hold her own. Yet I cannot risk losing those two before making amends and satisfying my curiosity.

Hop on. Let us take to the air and circle about. If we see a clear danger to them, we shall attack with whatever we are capable of...even if that means I swoop low while you make silly faces and sly remarks. Ready?"

The pegasus allowed the rider to board and leaped into the air, then awaited Sive to try and detect any curious affair below. All the while, he was trying to think of a shape that would be an offensive advantage in a battle, but knew not what they faced yet. Then there was the whole question of what Sive was capable of. Maybe an unmentioned "trick" could win the day. There is no telling what this one was capable of!

Then Markul realized he had been thinking aloud and hoped that she was not also a mind reader. </font>

[ 03-08-2004, 10:39 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

<font color=white>Moving in a daze, Ji Xiang scrambled to her feet, trying to re-orientate herself while adjusting to the shafts of pain jabbing at her arms and legs. The hazy world of dreams had now morphed into a terrifying-looking beast charging towards her companions. Then, Alri was dashing out with a pair of dancing swords, engaging the monster in combat with insane courage, leaving Sayn lying on the ground, quite out of commission.

There was just a second’s pause before Ji Xiang rushed to the latter, squatting beside her and lifting her into her arms, whispering. “Sayn, hang on there!” She wished she did not have to make this choice, but there it was – Alri would have to die, if need be. It was small comfort that he looked menacing and therefore deserved to die. But… there was no time for all that.

Standing up, holding the unconscious frame not too awkwardly, she began to sprint away, her feet peddling on the ground, slowly treading the air and finally running in mid-air, heading towards what appeared to be a safer direction. As her strong legs carried the two of them away, she heaved a sigh of relief, thankful that she had fully mastered the art of qing gong.</font>

(ooc: Hey people! Good news! I'll be posting more. :D Bad news! It's because the dude I've been dating for the past nine months dumped me. [img]graemlins/saywhat.gif[/img] Good news! I'm not really depressed about it. [img]tongue.gif[/img] Bad news! If the cops find his body I might not get to post for a while! :eek: )

<font color=white>Alri</font>
<font color=silver>
Alri saw Xiang abandon him from the corner of his eye as he parried. He grimaced. A thousand voices screeched like banshees in his mind. Save yourself! Go on, die, end it! Stand up and fight, you can win! Sayn, you can't lose Sayn! Where's she being taken? But one voice was shriller than all the others in the wretched, cacophonous requiem. What if Xiang is an agent of the enemy?

Then he knew what he had to do. He had to win and he had to protect Irinisayn. Without her, the walls distinguising life from hell would crumble, all battles would be lost, and the whispers that plagued him now would be drowned in dying cries.

Xiang carried the tiefling woman out of sight. All the better, now the servant of the ninth can't see this!

Alri stepped back into a ready stance, swung his blades fervishly about his ears and cried in a dark growl, "Ha-zag'a all znam!" The blades suddenly glowed with a sickly, acidic shade of green, dripping sparks. He then made a violent lunge at the beast, slashing the swords in a precise cross through the collar and chest of the minotaur. When the arcs were complete the creature's carcass was nowhere to be seen.

He quickly resheathed the blades. Now he had to focus on catching Xiang. His eyes darted to the wagon. Doubtlessly nearly everything was ruined. One of the horses lay still with a plank sticking awkwardly out of its throat. The other struggled a few feet away, trying to free itself from the carnage and wreckage. Alri decisively dashed forward, unhooking the heavy animal from its trappings. The horse quickly clamored up and tossed its head, assuring the elf that it was still sound. Alri then slipped onto its back, roughly tugged the long reigns and spun the roaned horse around, nudging it off quickly in the direction Xiang had carried Irinisayn.</font>

OOC>>>Come on Skye! Let's get in there, baby! Where are ya?

ooc- Sorry, sorry. I've been sick for the past week or so with Norovirus (and still am sick with it :( ) So it's been difficult to post without having to get up and vomit every so often [img]graemlins/laughsaywhat.gif[/img] I'll do my best, however [img]smile.gif[/img]

ic- <font color="lavender">"Well, I don't really have a fighting ability, but I can get others to help..."</font> said thoughtfully, before suddenly leaning forward and over Markul's precariously. <font color="lavender">"Look! Down there! There they are! And there seems to be someone following them on horseback!"</font> she shouted excitedly in his ear while tugging on his mane.

She made no comment on what he had 'thought aloud' so either she couldn't read minds, or she was too preoccupied to reply. It was hard to tell with Sive, sometimes...

[ 03-18-2004, 11:16 AM: Message edited by: Skydracgrrl ]

<font color=skyblue>"Yes, I see it. Yet I cannot know if that one be an enemy or not. If they are being chased by the one on the horse, it may be safe to assume that the rider is trouble for them.

Can you find out anything about him from here or do we have to get closer?" </font>

Markul begins a steep decent already anticipating her answer.

[ 03-18-2004, 02:37 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

<font color=white>As Ji Xiang tripped her way ahead, her slight arms carrying Sayn with surprising effortlessness, she heard the rush of air and occasional jostling of horsefeet behind her.

Four hooves. Whatever it is... it can't be that strange creature we met earlier. As she idly wondered what had become of Alri, it suddenly struck her that he could by some miracle have survived and was actually pursuing them! Even if this were true, there was of course the question of whether or not he was still welcome in the party.

Sayn really did seem quite reluctant to have bumped into him. She trusted her own gut feeling earlier. But what else was there to do? The road ahead was unknown, and she would bring herself and Sayn into further danger without realising it.

With a sigh, she inhaled deeply and made a sweeping twirl to the left, spinning herself and Sayn beautifully as she landed on the ground, well out of the way of the horse, that it would not collide into the two of them.</font>

[ 03-18-2004, 06:47 PM: Message edited by: mistral4543 ]

<font color=white>Alri</font>
<font color=silver>Alri hissed and roughly tugged back on the reigns, causing the horse to skid and rear to an agitated stop. Paying the animal no heed, Alri leapt gracefully off of its back and quickly strode to Xiang, his countenance filled with nothing but panic and concern. "By every shadow, is she all right?" His breath was heavy as he gazed down on the tiefling. He paused, brushed a lock of hair out of her mouth, and hissed as he pulled back slightly bloody finger tips. "Put her down, she's hurt." He then began filtering through various pouches strapped to his belt and legs. "I have some herbs that should help her in here..."</font>

<font color=skyblue>"Okay, they have been caught by the rider, and he appears to be concerned for the hooded one. She's hurt! I can see that the other woman is laying her on the ground.

I am landing. You do the talking and do not mention who or what I am. It may be best that way for now. Ready?"

The pegasus swooped low and landed a few paces off from where the three others were engaged in caring for the wounded.</font>

OOC>>>Hopefully the two of us lonely ones can get involved in this game for real!

<font color=white>Alri</font><font color=silver>
Alri turned just in time to see a pegasus of all things slice through the air and land delicately only a few feet away. He shot a glance to the rider, then to Sayn, then to Xiang, then to the ground, then to his horse, then to the pegasus, then finally to the rider again. He growled for a moment, then screamed with a strained voice, "WHO ARE YOU AND IN THE NAME OF THE NINE HELLS AND EVERY LAST LOATHSOME LAYER OF THE ABYSS, WHAT DO YOU WANT?!"</font>

(ooc: :D Now might be a good time to mention that Alri has a persecution complex.)

OOC>>>ROFL! Funny as all git out. I shall allow Skye the pleasure of handling this bear.

ooc- [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

ic- Sive wrapped her arms around the pegasus' neck in fright and blinked her mismatched eyes at Alri cautiously, her nose buried in the white mane.

<font color="lavender">"My name's Sive. From above, it looked like the pretty ladies got hurt, so we wanted to help,"</font> she replied with a childish smile. <font color="lavender">"What's your name?"</font> she cocked her head to one side and blinked her disconcerting eyes at him again. Sive's delicate beauty seemed oddly at home in the middle of the forest, with the sun shining off of her wind-tossed, pale honey locks.

ooc- poor Sive of course goes for the simple and direct approach. Can put bears off their guard sometimes ;) :D
edit- oh, and mistral, pmed you [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 03-20-2004, 03:15 PM: Message edited by: Skydracgrrl ]

<font color=white>Alri</font>
<font color=silver>Alri looked enraged and disgusted as he hovered protectively over Sayn. He then started roaring again, with the same strain in his voice. "Oh, right, Sive! I'm sure you just FLY AROUND on your NICE, SHINY, PEGASUS, LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO HELP! GODS SIVE, HOW COULD I DOUBT SUCH NOBLE INTENTIONS?! I mean, you must be an angel, sent to me from the GRACIOUS GODS OF LIGHT, RIGHT SIVE?! I MEAN, THAT'S GOTTA BE IT! You just look like such a nice person, IT MUST BE TRUE! GENTLE GRAZ'ZT, THE ONLY WAY YOU COULD BE BETTER IS IF YOU WERE NAKED! Can you do that for me Sive dear? CAN YOU STRIP DOWN, HOP OFF THE PONY AND ONTO ME, CAUSE THAT SURE WOULD BE A RIGHT NICE THING TO DO! I'D REALLY BELIEVE YOU THEN! REALLY I WOULD! Yeah, I'll just hold this knife RIGHT HERE WHERE YOU CAN LAND ON IT, and you just TACKLE ME BABE! COME ON!" Realizing Sive was still listening, he seethed. "DON'T YOU GET IT?! LEAVE! BRUSH YOUR HAIR AND PET YOUR HORSE AND LOOK PRETTY AND DO WHATEVER IT IS YOU DO AND GET OUT OF HERE AND DIE!"</font>

(ooc: :D Ehmm... Severe persecution complex.)

ooc- it's never a good idea to upset someone in tune with "nature," cuz "nature" may get a bit peeved. especially if you're in the middle of nowhere, surrounded only by nature ;)

ic- Sive looked crestfallen. <font color="lavender">"I only wanted to help..."</font> she said with a sad sniffle. She looked like she was a five year-old and Alri had not only stolen her candy but also ran over her puppy. The surrounding air became thick and ominous, and the already dangerous forest felt even more sinister than before. There was an almost deadly silence as Sive sniffled again. <font color="lavender">"I'm really good at finding things, if you need an herb or something,"</font> she added helpfully, peering up at the enraged creature standing before her. Markul could feel the girl's body trembling against his flank as she tried to make herself as small as possible against him.

~~~Elsewhere in the lovely, menacing forest... [img]smile.gif[/img] ~~~

<font color="mediumvioletred">"Brother, we're getting close! I can smell it! The fear, the loathing...!"</font> The deep, gruff voice panted with excitement.

<font color="orange">"Yes, I can feel it too, but hush! We mustn't give ourselves away! The time is not right yet! Others are there... they defeated the minotoar... but it won't be long now...
"Mother was always right... we'll show her... with Sargonnas' help..."</font> The second, higher pitched voice ended with a shriek of bone-chilling, insane laughter.

ooc- did I ever mention I love rping with you guys? :D it's always so... interesting!
Oh, also, if anyone knows a good website that lists the Gods that would be useable in this thread, please let me know. [img]smile.gif[/img] Otherwise I'll stick to the God I mentioned already... :rolleyes:
EDIT- also, if anyone wants info on Sargonnas, just ask [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 03-20-2004, 05:15 PM: Message edited by: Skydracgrrl ]

<font color=skyblue>Markul could not believe this at all. Who was this guy? He had a notion to trot over there and bite him, but that would solve nothing. He realized that Sive was taking this strangely too. What was she really thinking, he pondered.

He decided to ask her, but in horse-talk.

"Neigh, neigh"..</font>

[ 03-20-2004, 06:35 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

Markul could feel the trembling subside as Sive digested what he "said". Her eyes had that glazed look, and her head was to one side, with a half-smile on her lips, which moved minutely in a whispered language he could understand. <font color="lavender">neigh..</font>

Sive shook her head abruptly and blinked her eyes, the smile back in place as she focused back on Alri. Petting the pegasus's neck she said aloud with a giggle, <font color="lavender">"He's just having a bad day is all, I think. Everyone's allowed to have a bad day, aren't they?"</font>

All Alri could make out during the past few minutes was that the strange rider, "Sive," suddenly seemed to lose focus when the Pegasus neighed, almost as if she could understand what it was saying... as if she was actually listening to the beast. Then her head lolled to one side and her mouth moved, but no words came out, as if she was having a fit. But it soon passed, and she returned to her annoyingly cheerful and cute, golden angel self, petting the pegasus she had ridden on and talking aloud as if continuing a conversation.

ooc- Sive's going to make me a schizo! :eek: it's hard to do 2 different POV... ^^; ah well, just a test for my abilities I guess [img]smile.gif[/img] pm Larry ;)

[ 03-20-2004, 06:42 PM: Message edited by: Skydracgrrl ]

<font color=white>Ji Xiang bent over and dabbed some more of the herbs on Sayn's wounds, her right hand raising and dabbing the beads of perspiration off her companion's face with her sleeve...

It was only then that she noticed the horns growing atop the exotically beautiful lady's head! Stifling a cry, she bit her lips and continued to tend to the needs, ignoring the rest.</font>

OOC>>> Will be out again moving house. Bye!

OOC>>Please let us play!

Skye and I will be good!

Pweease?!?!?!?!

OOC>>> Aww... Spree, you'll be merciful won't you? [img]smile.gif[/img] I know I have a wonderful sis who won't disappoint her friends [img]graemlins/bighug.gif[/img]

By the way, I am off for a 2-day workplan retreat in Bintan, so I will not have any Internet access. Suffice to say Ji Xiang is a mild sort of character and would go along with what Sayn says ;)

ooc- hey, hey, she's only acting out her character! [img]smile.gif[/img] I'm sure our characters will figure out a way to join the group somehow or other. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Have fun on your retreat, Mistral! ;)

*twiddles thumbs, then jumps up* oh, wait, I can't just post ooc, can I? *sigh* alright, alright...

ic- Lark peered out of a nearby tree, hidden behind the leaves. His fur bristled as he heard the strange two-legger yell at and upset Sive, but his attention wandered when he realised that she wasn't in any immediate danger. The small songgryphon whistled a note out of curiousity when he spotted the interesting female two-legger with her hood down, showing two wierd bumps on her head. <font color="lightsalmon">Krii?</font> he called softly to himself, tilting his head like his friend so often did.

OOC>>> Just to get the roster right... it is Spree's turn to post, no? [img]smile.gif[/img]

Skye - Check your PMs when you can :D

ooc- yep, Spree's turn to post... and I can't set my plan into motion without her! er.. that is.. ehehehh... ^^;;; um.. *starts juggling apples*

~*Throws an orange into the mix*~

ooc: Oi guys, I am SO SORRY! [img]graemlins/awcrap.gif[/img] My computer has been absolutely out of commission lately, I got some 8-odd viruses and 294 spyware applications. [img]graemlins/saywhat.gif[/img]

Eheheh... [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Anyway... I have a couple of propositions for you now:

This weekend I'm going to be bringing my own forum online to host a game I've been working on for almost a year. Number one: Would you like to play? (Since you're the best role-players EVER. ;) ) Number two: Would you like to move AMS to my forum? [img]tongue.gif[/img] It'll be more reliable than IW...

Anyway, I've got a paper to write, so I can't post at the moment, and I kind of want to wait for your replies to my proposition, so I'll be back tomorrow. ;) Chao for now.

OOC>>>
Hey Spree [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/bighug.gif[/img]

1. I'd like to know what setting your new game will be in. I've found that too often I sign up for more games than I can handle and some just don't strike my heart as much as OEW and AMS did :( If possible, I would like to generate more Eastern type of characters and introduce more variety into the game.

2. I don't mind AMS moving over to your forum. As long as we get the game going, for goodness' sake! [img]tongue.gif[/img] :D

Take care and we'll be waiting for your responses [img]smile.gif[/img]

ooc:

1. I built this world entirely from scratch. There are 8 diverse continents (and maybe some unexplored lands ;) ), including some areas that have an eastern flair that would suit such a character very well. [img]smile.gif[/img] I was really inspired by my AP history class this year, so trust me, the world is very diverse and your character will definitely fit into the weave.
2. ;) I'll be posting a ton if we move it. I'll definitely be posting more either way though.

<font color=skyblue>Give me the address, and I'm your's</font>

ooc- ditto ^^ in either case, can we get started again soon? [img]smile.gif[/img] and I'm interested in your other rp... I've been designing unique characters recently that I haven't used yet, so it'll be fun...

btw, will there be poptarts available? :heheh: oh, say hi to Kuroshi and Toby for me... I'm still waiting for their pix you made.. :rolleyes: [img]tongue.gif[/img]

ooc: :D Yay!!!!!!!!!!

Forum should be ready for members tomorrow, so I'll get you the address then. Thank you all, I'm so frickin' excited! :D

Also: I'm doing a lot of drawings to spice up the character creation guideline thread and such, so I'll make DAMN sure I get a Kuroshi and/or Toby in there somewhere Skye. ;) I've put that off too long.

ooc: All right, it's FINALLY up! [img]tongue.gif[/img] We had some technical difficulties, but here ya go:
http://www.khilmor.com/YaBB.cgi

Seeya there!

Woohoo! Looks good, sis [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

[img]smile.gif[/img] Thanks... Also: If anybody doesn't get their password e-mail, just tell me and I'll get you a password. Mail route's been a wee bit buggy.

*kicks computers* you'd think that with two computers, AOL would work on at least one of them. Nooooo, of course not! One is too old so AOL can't load fast enough without freezing or disconnecting, and the other computer keeps getting attacked by viruses! *mutters curses in various languages*

ANYWHOO.... I liked the register thing, I actually rubbed my tummy and stuff ^^ cute, sis! heheh. Can't wait to get started on this again [img]smile.gif[/img] *jumps around with excitement*