Lords of Creation (Story Thread 3)

[Celadon's Penultimate]

Dryad Knotwood wrote

Brynhildr accepts and asks, "So, what do you all do generally here?"

Fidion and Kaita exchanged glances. Kaita gestured, and Fidion headed into the house, before returning to the front door with two saddles.

"Well..." the two started simultaneously, "we do like to run."

[Tsubasa & Wen Tien]

Brynhildr: "That sounds nice... So then, I'm guessing that you're inviting me along?"

[Celadon's Penultimate]

 "Well, we're certainly not going to leave you at our house by yourself." Fidion chuckled, patting his saddle, "Now, let's get a move on, while the getting's good."

[Zaleramancer]

"Open up. Please!" She continues to slam her fist into the door.

[Tsubasa & Wen Tien]

(34 motes previously +12 motes (3/day for 4 days), Total: 46 motes)

Brynhildr: "Alright."

Brynhildr climbs on as well as she can and asks, "What are the local sights around here?"

[Celadon's Penultimate]

Fidion looks back at Brynhildr with a grin, "Sure. You'll love the Redwood Apple Groves. Then we'll go by the Blacksmith's Guild to pick up my new shoes. And then maybe we can go exploring to see what's beyond that."

[Tsubasa & Wen Tien]

Brynhildr: "Alright then, let's get going."

[Celadon's Penultimate]

Fidion paws his front right hoof into the ground mischievously, and looks at Kaita only an instant, before taking off full-speed out of the Centaur Village. Kaita takes off after him, chuckling to herself.

"Maybe I should have warned Brynhildr that Fidion is the fastest in our village..."

[Tsubasa & Wen Tien]

The speed at which Fidion runs surprises Brynhildr initially and she yelps but quickly becomes accustomed to the speed as it stays constant, but yelps when Fidion moves unexpectedly.

[Marvelous Miscreant]

Aox looks down, ashamed. "I....I have not returned home in a long time. I don't know of any other heroes."

[Tsubasa & Wen Tien]

(46 motes previously +3 motes, Total: 49 motes)

Sora: "You don't? That's unfortunate... Maybe I should go visit your homelands myself, that's probably a good idea. Now let's have you learn something else. Let's go with a sidestroke."

Sora demonstrates with a sword by swinging it from the side at an imaginary target in front of him then looks at Aox, "Now you try it."

[Philote]

Motes Left: 1

Anima continues to channel Divine Energies into the Astral Tether, pulling more of the Plane of the Kingdom into the physical world. The Living Quarters form in, improving the different settlements within Gilgamesh's borders and fortifying them. Following this, the Barracks materialize, combining with the military establishments and orders of the lands. Lastly, the Ports form in along with large boats similar to the ones Bazul created in the past to create a connection to the outside world (-18 motes).

Gilgamesh's land was beginning to become transmuted into a giant continental castle.

[Gentleman Vaultboy]

"COME ONE, COME ALL! STEP RIGHT UP AND SEE! THE NEW MAGIC, QUICK AND EASY TO USE! THAT"S RIGHT, YOU TOO CAN LEARN MAGIC, NO INCANTATIONS REQUIRED. QUICK AND EASY! STEP RIGHT UP, AND LEARN ABOUT THE POWER THAT EXISTS IN ALL THINGS!"

It had stated simply. Sisters had wanted to purchase some of the grain seeds but unfortunately had no money, and indeed had never heard of the concept before a few minutes ago. When they had asked the merchant how you got money, he explained that you had to have something people were willing to pay for. Horizon had something people might pay for, so now they stood in the center of quite a small crowed. A few of the other sisters had shown up, and were assisting by holding up various wooden planks for people to try throwing things at.

Right now, Horizon was assisting a younger shifter.

"Okay, now, kind of look into it, but without your eyes. With your hands. Sorry, does that make sense?"

The poor boy had already lopped several rocks, which had disappointingly not exploded. He gripped another in his hand. They all knew it was possible, they had seen the bug do it.

"Now, there's a sort of, uh, pocket of divine gas in there. And what you need to do is, sort of, hold a fire under it."

Sisters wasn't surprised that only Horizon had gotten it. She had only known her for a few hours, but she could tell Horizon had a...unique  way of looking at the world.

"Come on. Just think of it this way! That rock was made by a god. You were make by a god! So, you and that rock are basically made of the same stuff. So, it has emotions just like you. So, excite it! Come on! PINCH IT"S LITTLE ROCKY BUT!"

With a startled scream, the Shifter let fly. The rock moved much faster than before, impacted the plank, and shattered into a million pieces of shrapnel as the crowd dived for cover.

Horizon pulled the boy to his feet and patted him on the back. "See, I told you you could do it."

The people around them erupted with questions.

"Is it hard?"
"You said it works with anything?"
"You don't have to study?"
"How much?"

Horizons rubbed the back of her head. "Well, I don't know. Hey!" she called to the wheat seller, who had been watching the whole affair with mild interest. "How much for like, wheat seed?"

"About five!" he called back.

"About five." She said to the crowed.

About 100 was thrown at her feet as people clambered forward.

"COME ON, ONE AT A TIME, ONE AT A TIME. NO NEED TO PUSH. IT"SN NOT LIKE WERE GOING TO RUN OUT OF ROCKS."

[Marvelous Miscreant]

Aox angles the blade as Sora did and took a few practice swings. Trying his best to mimic the motions.

[Celadon's Penultimate]

The strangeness that fell on the Boquabians had come and gone so quickly, no one knew what had hit them. Loosed suddenly from their vile possession, those once enraged all either fell asleep or passed out. Those untouched barely found inner strength to come out of hiding.

Draias stepped up from behind the Vandals who had quickly hurried up to defend he and his comrades and the Elders, from each other and themselves.

Fandas was fine other than a broken nose, and Gosso had only sprained his ankle when hurrying to get away from the approaching hordes. Damage control had been effective. Now all that had to be done? The Elders still had to be dealt with for their corrupt leadership. Though they had been spared from violence, they would not escape justice.

[Gentleman Vaultboy]

Well, no one appeared to be seriously injured. That was something to be thankful for. But now, more important matters were about to be settled. She folded her arms, and looked from group to group.

"So, how's this going to play out?"

[Celadon's Penultimate]

Draias menaced Kotu, "We will not be among traitors to our people."

Likewise Kotu returned Draias' hostility, saying, "They speak as though they know how to rule. Let the people decide, and we shall see who is more fit for the office."

[Gentleman Vaultboy]

She shouldn't get involved in this, she knew. It's not like she had any right, but lords on high she was on a roll now.

"Despite everything, I think letting the people decide is a good idea. So long as I'm here, I'll insure that there isn't any funny business that goes on with it. And do my best to ward off anymore... flair ups." she says, looking down at the mass of boquabinas that her sisters were dutifully snipping out of the webbing.

[Tsubasa & Wen Tien]

(49 motes previously +6 motes (2 motes/day for 2 days), Total: 55 motes)

Koneko watches Aox for a little while then starts helping him by grabbing hold and guiding him like Sora had earlier, "Here do it like this. I tend to find it easier as well if I practice with an image of what I want to do in my mind. Try it now."

She steps back and cocks her head slightly to the side, watching Aox.

[Tsubasa & Wen Tien]

Seeing a gathering crowd, Hikaru wanders over and asks a random man what's going on. Recieving the answer of 'Free Magic Lessons!' she moves her way through the crowd and sees the rock blast the plank to shreds. Then, as the crowd pushes in she forms a small barrier of light around herself and waits to see what the Vandals will do next.

(Total: 55 motes)