Author Topic: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?  (Read 47345 times)

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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #30 on: November 21, 2012, 01:09:17 AM »
> "Heh?"
> Go and get the phone.

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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #31 on: November 21, 2012, 02:29:24 AM »
> "Heh?"
> Go and get the phone.

>You scramble over yourself to get to it.
>"Who's the lucky girl?" your mom teases.
>"Not now mom...hello?"
>"It has been many a moon since our last meeting, good knight."

>That voice is her's, no doubt.
>Crossbreed Priscilla. A half-dragon born with the power of Lifehunt, said to be able to slay the gods with the least of efforts, and thus sealed away within the Painted World of Ariamis. A painting. A prison, if a peaceful one.
>Wounded, and on the borderline of going insane from lack of Humanity, you fell into the Painted World. She nursed you back to sanity, to health, and sent you off on your way. You owe her your life.
>So why...why is she on this side?
>No, that's not important. What's important now is that this is the first mention of danger since the package.
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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #32 on: November 21, 2012, 03:59:39 AM »
> "T-That it has..."
> Let's regain some composure.
> "Sorry if I come off as rude, but how are you on this side?"

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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #33 on: November 21, 2012, 09:06:11 AM »
> "T-That it has..."
> Let's regain some composure.
> "Sorry if I come off as rude, but how are you on this side?"

>"How indeed. It's as much a mystery to me as I'm sure it is a mystery to you. One moment I'm enjoying peace and tranquility and the next I find myself here, in a much smaller, not to mention human, body. Without my scythe, as well! You can imagine my ire. I only got it back a few weeks ago, and just now I got another of those strange messages with a phone number labeled 'Your Knight in Not-So-Shining Armor.' Whoever brought me here has a sense of humor. I suppose you've been receiving these odd packages as well? And, before I forget, I suppose this is your world? You told me ever so much about it during your short tenure in Ariamis."
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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #34 on: November 21, 2012, 12:52:09 PM »
> "Ah, yeah. This is my world."
> "As for the packages, I got one containing all of my equipment and a really short message."

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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #35 on: November 22, 2012, 12:53:03 AM »
> "Ah, yeah. This is my world."
> "As for the packages, I got one containing all of my equipment and a really short message."

>"Odd. I've been getting more, though they've been mostly to the effect of 'prepare yourself', and mostly small pieces of paper at that. Any idea as to who brought me here, and ostensibly brought you back?"
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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #36 on: November 22, 2012, 01:47:09 AM »
> Do we?
> If not: "I've got absolutely no idea."
> ...
> "Where are you calling from anyway?"

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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #37 on: November 22, 2012, 04:44:08 AM »
> Do we?
> If not: "I've got absolutely no idea."
> ...
> "Where are you calling from anyway?"

>Not really.
>She hums thoughtfully at your answer. "Somewhere called ------. Nowhere of note, from what I can tell. I apparently have a family; quite novel considering my last threw me into Ariamis in the first place. This body was also cursed with some strange condition called albinism; I suppose it serves as a viable excuse for my hair color. In any case-"
>You tune her out. She rambles like that sometimes when she finds something amusing; a far cry from the curtness she displayed to anyone else who passed Ariamis (and managed to survive long enough to actually reach her chambers).
>...
>That's your city. This city. The city she said she was in is here.
Sugoiiii~
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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #38 on: November 22, 2012, 06:02:30 AM »
>"Oh. That's where I am. That's definitely probably intentional."
>Or a coincidence and she's just as crazy as we probably are, but lets pretend shared delusions work.
>also how long until we declare our undying love for her at this point. and she kills said love.

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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #39 on: November 22, 2012, 06:30:25 AM »
>"Oh. That's where I am. That's definitely probably intentional."
>Or a coincidence and she's just as crazy as we probably are, but lets pretend shared delusions work.
>also how long until we declare our undying love for her at this point. and she kills said love.

>"Oooh?" her voice lights up in amusement. You think it's amusement, anyways. "How intriguing. Whoever brought me here intends for me to cohort with you, good knight, and somehow that plays into their hands...very well. I will cease communication with you until further notice unless it's absolutely necessary. May the flames guide you...or not, considering how now you're the flame."
>She hangs up before you can even get a word in edge wise. She certainly seems to believe it's intentional, and you're inclined to believe the same. Of course, a half-dragon who's spent the entirety of her life in a frigid mountain ruins and a Hollow who's died several hundred times may very well be insane. You don't count that out. You've always shared a certain kinship with Priscilla, and beneath that an attraction you never really could act upon being half-insane, but apparently she's human sized now...
>You squash the thought. More important things to do. You aren't entirely sure she can kill concepts, but you'd rather not make your infatuation obvious regardless
>You blink as you feel something change.
>You bring up the Status menu.

>Your Strength, Dexterity, Endurance, and Vitality have all improved by two points since your awakening, but what really interests you is besides that.
>COVENANT JOINED
>KNIGHT OF THE LIFEHUNT

>...well. That's bound to be useful at some point.
>In any case you don't have anything to really act upon now, but there's the pressing concern of your physical condition. Added to that, while you may have a sword, shield, and catalyst, you lack armor. And as well as that you lack knowledge, but that will be hard to come by.
>What to work on, you wonder?
« Last Edit: November 22, 2012, 06:36:12 AM by Amra »
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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #40 on: November 22, 2012, 01:13:44 PM »
> Is there anywhere in the city we could even get armor? It's probably a lot harder to come by in our world depending on what we want.
> If it's knowledge we want though, the library might be a good place to start.

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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #41 on: November 22, 2012, 05:30:27 PM »
> Is there anywhere in the city we could even get armor? It's probably a lot harder to come by in our world depending on what we want.
> If it's knowledge we want though, the library might be a good place to start.

>You're not sure yourself. Something like a bulletproof vest or that would be better than nothing, but you'd have to do research.
>You're also note quite sure the kind of knowledge you're looking for would be obtainable at a library. After all, you mostly want to know how the hell this is even happening.
Sugoiiii~
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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #42 on: November 22, 2012, 07:21:00 PM »
> Hrm... Maybe we should go for a walk? That might help a little in terms of thinking.

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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #43 on: November 23, 2012, 01:14:07 AM »
> Hrm... Maybe we should go for a walk? That might help a little in terms of thinking.

>As good an idea as any.
>You slip on a jacket and scarf for the cold weather and call out your intentions to your mother, who calls back jovially.
>Does she think you found a girlfriend at rehab or school or something?
>Your sword catches your eye as you make to leave. May just want to be safe...
Sugoiiii~
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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #44 on: November 23, 2012, 02:19:22 AM »
>...can we hide our sword in ourselves without actually uh, stabbing our self? Having a sword out on a leisurely stroll has to be some sort of illegal.

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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #45 on: November 23, 2012, 03:10:17 AM »
>...can we hide our sword in ourselves without actually uh, stabbing our self? Having a sword out on a leisurely stroll has to be some sort of illegal.

>You haven't actually tried soul storage. You've been bleeding and stuff normally, so it didn't occur to you to try...
>But if you're still holding on to Gwyn's soul with no issue, then this should be safe.
Sugoiiii~
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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #46 on: November 23, 2012, 03:54:27 AM »
> Try Soul Storage then.
> If it works, bring the sword.
> If it doesn't, grab that knife from earlier.

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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #47 on: November 23, 2012, 05:48:55 AM »
> Try Soul Storage then.
> If it works, bring the sword.
> If it doesn't, grab that knife from earlier.

>Might as well.
>You reach out towards the Balder Side Sword and focus. Break it down into its component souls. Absorb. Catalog its properties and store them for later....watch. Wait.
>You're taking it slow. No threat of life or death here.
>A sigh of relief flows out as you watch the blade slowly...wait.
>It's not dissolving like before. Rather, it's just...sinking into you.
>You raise an eyebrow as only a foot of blade is left, poking out your palm. "That could be useful," you muse.

>"Alex, how long do you think you'll...be...?"
>...Oops.
>Your mom drops her purse, which thuds loudly on the floor. Silence.
Sugoiiii~
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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #48 on: November 23, 2012, 12:36:51 PM »
> Crap.
> "I swear there's a perfectly magical explanation for this."
> Might as well tell her.

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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #49 on: November 23, 2012, 11:10:26 PM »
> Crap.
> "I swear there's a perfectly magical explanation for this."
> Might as well tell her.

>"Isn't that sentence supposed to have logical?!" she exclaims.
>Well, can't argue that.

>....

>A quick explanation later and you're merrily on your way, sword stored properly and mother properly informed.
>Now would be a good time to collect all your thoughts, figure out what you know and what you don't, and maybe check up on things. Might even consider consuming Gwyn's soul.
>ITEMS
>EQUIPMENT
>STATUS
>MENU
Sugoiiii~
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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #50 on: November 24, 2012, 03:57:14 AM »
> Consider the effects of consuming the soul.
> Keep an eye out for anything odd.

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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #51 on: November 24, 2012, 04:01:07 AM »
> Consider the effects of consuming the soul.
> Keep an eye out for anything odd.

>There had never been consequences to consuming greater souls like Gwyn's, beyond minor mental effects for maybe an hour afterwards. They'd have a tendency to create a bit of a light show, yes, but otherwise they were in effect concentrated amounts of souls. Consuming Gwyn's would probably give you enough to get a long way towards reconditioning yourself.
>Nothing of note. Yet.
Sugoiiii~
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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #52 on: November 24, 2012, 04:17:52 AM »
> Better find a place with no people then if we're gonna consume it.

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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #53 on: November 24, 2012, 08:56:18 AM »
> Better find a place with no people then if we're gonna consume it.

>At this time of day, that's not too hard.
>You slip into an empty lot, strewn with trash and refuse, and stand in the center of it. Your flair for the dramatic is persistent still.
>Gwyn's Soul shines brightly in your hand, almost too brightly to look at. As you hold it before you, ready to crush it and release the concentrated mass of souls inside, you feel yourself think back...

>...

>His greatsword burns with the intensity of His own sun. You grind your blade, wreathed in the magic of your strongest enchantment, against it, pushing back with every iota of strength you have.
>One clash. Two. You roll away from his blows, deflect them with your shield, distract him with Crystal Soul Spears when you can, but all to no avail. He doesn't let up.
>His hand shoots out and grabs you by the head. Fire gathers. You feel the heat build up, feel it wash over you as he lifts you above. And then you see white.
>Your body is a crumpled heap. The explosion very nearly killed you...very nearly sent you over the edge. This is your last chance. The last vestiges of Humanity you have left are on the line here; either you win, or you lose.
>Solaire. Rickert. Andre. Priscilla. The Giant Blacksmith. Logan. Griggs. Dusk. Ingward. Laurentius, Quelana, Eingyi, the Fair Lady, Reah, everyone is relying on you.
>You failed them all once. You won't fail again.
>Blades flash. Gwyn descends upon you, his greatsword alight with the brightest fire yet...!
>But your shield swings like the very hammer of a god, driving his blow away. Your entire left arm is numb, but that matters little.
>Your blade finds his heart.


>...

>To think the same one you bested would be the very one who helps out in your time of need.
>"I need your power Gwyn."
>You crush the pulsing mass.
>Souls escape from between your fingers, radiate from the point of destruction. An invisible force rolls off you in waves as the souls are drawn into your body; you feel the strength, the warmth of it infuse you.
>...Enough to recover a sizable chunk of strength, probably.
>Now how to distribute it?
Sugoiiii~
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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #54 on: November 24, 2012, 03:13:51 PM »
>Let's split it between Vitality, Dexterity, and Endurance. We can work on Strength normally, or use other means.
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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #55 on: November 24, 2012, 03:50:14 PM »
>Let's split it between Vitality, Dexterity, and Endurance. We can work on Strength normally, or use other means.
> Seconding this.

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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #56 on: November 24, 2012, 07:03:56 PM »
>Let's do that...wait.
>Dammit, you need a Bonfire to apply souls for level ups! That sucks.
>You'll have to figure out if there are even Bonfires first-

>...

>Your instincts scream. You roll out of the way, barely dodging...knives? No, not knives. They seem...different. Distorted, disjointed. The fact that they disappear a second later adds to your suspicion.
>"Sup," a voice, adult and male calls out. "You the new kid?"
>You don't have time to react or even look at the source of the voice before something-

>...

>-happens again, and suddenly you're trying to fend off a furious assault of twin knives. Brown hair and startlingly blue, almost glowing eyes are the only things you can make out behind the solid wall of steel.
>Shit, should've brought your Catalyst and shield too...!
Sugoiiii~
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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #57 on: November 24, 2012, 07:10:26 PM »
> "Dammit Kenzie not now."
> Keep on the defensive with our sword.
> "Define "new"."

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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #58 on: November 24, 2012, 08:23:48 PM »
> "Dammit Kenzie not now."
> Keep on the defensive with our sword.
> "Define "new"."

>You somehow manage to quip in the midst of the exchange; not your usual battle habits, but whatever.
>A backstep manages to bring you far enough to actually establish a defensive perimeter; knife fighters are most dangerous when they're inside your swing range, making it absurdly awkward to actually attack them.
>One knife in his right hand, held in an icepick grip. Three held between his knuckles on the left. A light blue vest, pinstriped dress-shirt, and black slacks. He looks like a butler.
>He smiles and falls into a low stance, almost absurdly low. Definitely going to charge you.
>"A kid waking up to strange powers and having to adjust to life in the normal world. Reminds me of myself; but your order of events is a little different from mine."
>"How-?" you exclaim, but-

>...

>-he's behind you?!
>Instinct throws your arm into the trajectory of his intersecting slashes. Blood splatters; you register the pain but don't really feel it. The wound stops bleeding within seconds, but souls still flow out of it like a punctured air tank.
>As you bring your blade back up, he whistles. Appreciatively, you may add. "Intel was true then," he muses as he stashes his knives away somewhere. "Alex Courval, right?"
Sugoiiii~
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Re: Dark Quest ~ What happens to the Hollow?
« Reply #59 on: November 24, 2012, 08:28:22 PM »
>Rest our sword on our shoulder in a casual, yet ready-to-use manner. "Who wants to know?"
>We'll have to remember to consider daggers or knifes ourselves. Who knows if we'll have to fight this guy again, or anyone else like him.
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