Stephen Nix
Penguin Lore Keeper (DF)
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Months had passed and several changes underwent Osprey Cove as well as the A Phoenix Risen villa. This clan had gained huge reputation in defeating monsters and nearby threats, also when wars came around Falconreach warmongerers turned to these guys always first in this town. This helped make the name more and more popular, this team was not just some kids whom got lucky on a few kills but leaned more towards how experienced they were which shows how they are true defenders of L.O.R.E. A small meeting was just taking place with heated words, just as a letter was to arrive to their doorstep...
Sainsbo: So we all agree on 3 embodiments and 3 lesser embodiments for the clan?
All: YES!
Sainsbo: What's next on the order of business?
BustichiaReki: Any chance we could recruit more people? I'm getting tired of going on all of these missions all the time.
Stelios: HEY! If you want to leave, there's the door Reki!
Reki stands up and gets in Stelios's face...
BustichiaReki: The only problem I got is constantly being beside you guys, I want a solo mission for once!
Sainsbo: *shakes head* If I've told you once I've told you a million times, we don't go into battles alone, it's not safe out there by yourself. You wanted to do just that in the middle of a Doomwood Skeleton hunt, I mean come on Reki, you know how dangerous that is!
BustichiaReki: Yea well it was a stupid reagent we needed anyways, I could've conjured up something much quicker than having to walk around looking for a needle in a haystack.
Sainsbo: RIGHT! AND I SUPPOSE YOU COULD'VE ALSO "CONJURED" UP THE HEAD OF THE SKELETITAN TOO RIGHT?
*Knock, knock, knock*
Delivery Boy: Message for you guys! I'll slip it under the door!
Sainsbo: *goes through the two others still in a heated argument* I'll get it.
*unscrolls and reads aloud*
Oaklore currently has a sneevil problem, which turns to everyone losing all of their precious boxes around town. Some boxes contain such things as necklaces, rings, and even armor for newly appointed Knights of the Pactagonal table. What we need is to get these boxes back, we don't need to start a war with the sneevils when all we want back is the items inside the boxes.....for all we care they can keep the boxes and build a giant castle with them, we just want our items back. I hope this message gets to you guys as we are urgent for help!
Thanks, Rolith.
Sainsbo: Well?
BustichiaReki: I'll grab my stuff. *walks past Sainsbo while clearly still mad at him and Stelios*
Sainsbo: What the heck got into him?
Stelios: I don't know but ever since that last mission, he's been acting differently...anyways, let's help out those knights and get going!
Sainsbo: Rrrright.
The 3 make their way to Oaklore, discuss the situation with Rolith and move on towards the Boxopolis located nearby Oaklore Gate...
BustichiaReki: So if we get into a mess with those goblins we take them out, right?
Stelios: No Rolith said to remain calm and try to reason with them!
BustichiaReki: *Rolls his eyes* Right, so when they point the daggers at us and charge, we should try and talk to them out of it. Great strategy!
Stelios: *whispers to Sains and glares at him* Give me a reason to get rid of him.....I'M SERIOUS!
Sainsbo: *whispers back* I know I don't like it either, give it time and hope things blow over!
As the three walk into the main room of the polis, the sneevils all gather around the heroes without being noticed and hold up a box to be thrown at the three...
Sneevil Boss: NOWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!
All the sneevils hurl their boxes at the three unexpectedly, but a young woman moves infront of the three and takes out her special green glowing katana and lights the room up by slicing through each box as they are hurled towards the heroes. She then pulls out a small crystal and throws it towards the sneevils. As they are now distracted by the shiny green crystal she then turns to the three and says...
???: Quickly we must get out of here while we have a chance! *points at the stolen goods sitting nearby the exit* Grab what you need and let's go!
Stelios: But your gem?
???: Don't worry about it, just run!
Sains, Reki and Stelios run out of the building with the stolen jewelry, just as the mysterious woman jumps in the air towards the sneevils grabs her crystal from one of the sneevil's hands and makes her way out the door of the Boxopolis...
???: *sighs* We should be safe for now. Let's head back to Rolith!
After talking with Rolith about the goods being returned the three start back on their journey towards Osprey Cove back to their villa when they ask the woman...
Sainsbo: Excuse me miss, but what is your name? We never got it when you saved our hides back there.
Veranex: Sorry I did forget that, didn't I? My name is Veranex, it's nice to meet you guys! I've heard lots about you as well!
Stelios: *tries to dust off his armor* All good things right?
Veranex: *giggles* Of course. And you guys are the A Phoenix Risen right?
BustichiaReki: Yup! That's the name! We slay monsters, take down special missions and do all the dirty work most people would never dream of.
Veranex: Sounds like so much fun! I'd love to join you guys!
Sainsbo: *coughs* Well then, would you like to be apart of our clan? Our base is back at Osprey Cove, if you'd like to join us!
Veranex: *smiles* I'd love to!
Sainsbo: We only ask one thing, and that is what do you fight for or what do you believe in?
Veranex: Well I am a LIGHT user so I use my mana based on my Light Magic. My little crystal you saw earlier is acting like a healing tool I use to help regenerate after a long battle. I don't believe in dark magic and only wish to stop evil necromancers whom use their magic unwisely against the world. It's people like Sepulchure and Noxus that need to pay up for their life of crime. However when it comes to fighting I tend to stay in the back and heal anyone whom needs it, however when I enter the battlefield I use my green katana to strike with divine justice! Does that answer your question?
Stelios: Wow....that was better than my answer!
Sainsbo: *smiles at his crew* Well guys, move over we got a new member!
As the four start making their way back to Osprey Cove, a mysterious shadow appears in front of them...
Veranex: It's probably one of the sneevils, stand back guys!
???: I am not a sneevil.
Stelios: Then what are you?
Shadows: *steps forward* My name is Shadows, and you people have no idea how to take down a challenge don't you?
BustichiaReki: What do you mean? We got back the stolen materials to their respectful owners!
Shadows: Yet, you lack the ability to do the job completely. You should've wasted a few of those sneevils. For some of them, if you didn't notice, were wanted Sneevils from Falconreach to Dragesvard.
Sainsbo: That may be, but we didn't have to kill anything! They are simply misunderstood creatures.
Shadows: Pity, and here I was looking for a new home. *starts to walk away but stops* You guys call yourself A Phoenix Risen.....a clan that can never die.....where people fight for what is right! Servitude towards justice and light.
BustichiaReki: What's your point?
Shadows: *Walks back up to them* My point is, I don't think you guys know how to kill when necessary! Well enough be able to work together to get to the location in time. You gotta think on your feet and not rely on strategy to win your battles. You guys are one of the best clans in the world of L.O.R.E., yet I'll prove to you the value of bloodshed.
Veranex: Yea, ok well we really don't need your help.......crazy guy.
The four start to walk away until Shadows says...
Shadows: What if I told you an innocent creature was about to get pummeled by a Gorillaphant not 3 miles from here? Would you go then?
Stelios: Did you put an innocent life at risk?
Shadows: No! But I do know, as I was getting here, a certain Gorillaphant was on a rampage looking for the one they call, Twilly. Tell you what! I'll make this into a challenge to prove my previous points.
Veranex: Umm.....ok.
Shadows: A race to see who can get there first and save the moglin! Do you guys, the famous APR, accept? I'll beat you not only there, but the monster will be long defeated.
Sainsbo: You really are crazy....taking us on. You really don't stand a chance! Where is the moglin located?
Shadows: Right near the edge of the cliff where you met the moglin once before about South East from here, ready? GO!
The four APR ppl run off towards the East side of Oaklore just as Shadows starts moving through Oaklore itself then makes a quick left turn and hops the gate... eventually nightfall arises and the 4 APR members are now lost in the woods.
Sainsbo: Any idea where we should go?
Stelios: I think he said three miles that way. *points North*
BustichiaReki: No, no, no! He said three miles this way. *points East*
Veranex: Ugh, this could take a while.
The team while arguing over which way to go eventually see a Gorillaphant defeated on the ground with Shadows reading what appears to be The Daily Dragon...
Shadows: Hmm.... *reads* New auction house opening soon in Falconreach, bring your antiques here!" Seems like quite a scam. *looks up* Oh hey guys! What took you so long?
Stelios: *huffs and puffs* Alright....how....you'd....do....that?
Veranex: *sighs* Is the gorillaphant dead?
Shadows: Yes he is! He was about to clobber the moglin with his fist but I arrived just in time to chase it towards me. As to how I defeated him? I just used his tusks against him, he got them stuck in a tree and I just took a nearby log and pounded him in the head till he dropped. *yawns* ...and here we are.
Sainsbo: *nods* You're right, thinking of where to go initially set us off track. Thinking of strategy wasn't the right idea.
Shadows: You should've split up!
BustichiaReki: I tried to tell him that! But no... he told us to stick together!
Sainsbo: Well, we tried.
Shadows: Tell you what? I'd like to join you guys!
Sainsbo: We'd love that! I think you'd be a great member to our clan!
Shadows: That, and I think you guys could use my GUIDANCE to help you get around L.O.R.E.
Sainsbo: Well, I'm game but I only ask, what do you fight for?
Shadows: Hmm.....let me think. *ponders then says*...
Shadows: I fight for the job, I do the missions not for the glory but for the battle and to test myself and I help travelers by GUIDING them around the world. I've been everywhere so there's not one place I'm unaware of. I lead troops into battle from the front lines, I don't sneak up on people as I just attack them from the front with no surprises. I think very quickly of all possible routes to achieving a goal then I get there in the quickest time, with as many fights or as little of fights as I choose. Most importantly I fight for my family, I lost mine before coming here and have been by myself now for several years....I could use some company! *smiles*
Sainsbo: Sounds like we got another great member!
BustichiaReki: Glad to have you aboard, Shadows!
Shadows: Thanks! I hope I can show you all a thing or two! And of course viceversa!
They end up making their way back to Osprey Cove and settle in for the night, but when they woke up another delivery was made...
*Knock, knock, knock*
Delivery Boy: Message for you guys! I'll slip it under the door......AGAIN!
BustichiaReki: *yawns as he gets up and reads it* Oh man! EVERYONE GET UP QUICK! WE NEED TO GO NOW!
Everyone gets up and grabs their gear and heads towards the door.....
BustichiaReki: *reads aloud*
A nearby village was under attack by Raiders here in Amityvale and we need all hands on deck! The area is now set ablaze and we need help trying to find survivors......please A Phoenix Risen, you are our only hope! To be able to get here quick enough, we have sent a special ninja to help get you here if you choose to accept this mission. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
Signed, Rosemary.
Immediately the team moves on their way towards Amityvale but start to think they won't make it there fast enough by foot, and that's when they see the Ninja standing in the middle of the island, looking for a team of sorts.
Lugia: Hello travelers, you must be the famous A Phoenix Risen I keep hearing about.
Stelios: You do realize it's not safe to be here as a ninja correct?
Lugia: Should I be worried?
Shadows: HA! Ninjas are hated here White Sendai. I'd be careful if I were y---
A random pirate starts running towards Lugia with his cutlass drawn...
Pirate: AVAST YE' CLOAKED NINJA! HAVE AT THEE! *tries to cut down the ninja to pieces but as soon as he gets near Lugia, the white ninja holds his hands together as he teleports right behind the pirate*
Lugia: *taps his shoulder* I don't think so! *headbutts him square in the face as the pirate falls backwards unconscious* Now where were we?
BustichiaReki: WOW! That was amazing!
Veranex: Cool, you mastered teleportation!
BustichiaReki: We need to get to the side town beside Amityvale to look for survivors. Can you help us?
Lugia: I can! Just hold onto my shoulder each of you, and I can teleport us there!
Each person in APR touches Lugia's shoulder and they instantly teleport to a nearby campsite near the town of Amityvale.
Lugia: We're here, you can all let go now!
Just as they let go they hear a scream coming from nearby...
???: HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sainsbo: *yells back at the person* FOLLOW MY VOICE!
A young dragonlord runs towards them in fear, but not before a Bloodwolf appears just behind him!
???: HELP ME!!!!!!!
Shadows: MOVE OUT PEOPLE!
The team make their way towards the giant Bloodwolf with Lugia now with his katana drawn he dashes past the APR members and starts slicing through the Bloodwolf before the team even gets there, and when they arrive the Bloodwolf drops to the ground. Still in shock as he gets closer and closer to the camp, the young dragonlord passes out.
Eventually he is woken up by Vera...
Veranex: There we are! Hello villager!
???: *gets up in a hurry* What happened to the others?
Veranex: I'm sorry, but there doesn't seem to be anyone else left here. I think you were the only one that survived!
???: *cries* NOOOO!!!
Sains, and Shadows enters in the tent...
Shadows: You need some rest friend. Vera here, our healer has helped you regain consciousness once again.
Sainsbo: Do you have a name?
TitanDragonlord: It's TitanDragonLord! *tries to get up but ends up falling down in pain* ARRRGGG! It hurts.
Veranex: I'm not able to heal all of your wounds, your leg is still bruised pretty badly. Don't try and walk just yet.
TitanDragonlord: Thank you...
Sainsbo: My name is Sainsbo, a leader of the clan---
TitanDragonlord: A Phoenix Risen. I've heard about your legendary tales! Is it true you are the ones seeking to destroy the Warlord too?
Shadows: I'm sorry but we don't know of any Warlords! Can you explain?
TitanDragonlord: I'll try.
TitanDragonlord: Back in my village, our people were shaken up at night by some Raiders whom are looking for artifacts to try and resurrect a past DeathKnight!
Shadows: Deathknight's are serious business! They are not to be taken lightly!
TitanDragonlord: *shakes his head* I knew I shouldn't have tried to chase after them. It's what got me here in the first place. See these Raiders have been looking everywhere to piece together 20 articles of the past Warlord. This Warlord lived about 600 years ago and was a tyrant in the lands of L.O.R.E., but in his passing he turned to a Necromancer for ultimate power, however for him.....it was his last day on this planet. The Warlord's old minions have past down their Wisdom to their grandchildren and now a group of them wish to resurrect that same Warlord, by making him into a DeathKnight.
Veranex: That doesn't sound good.
TitanDragonlord: They came to the village and used their pets to burn the town, and crush anyone whom stood in their way. I lost many friends......and not to mention family too!
TitanDragonlord: If it's true what you say, and that they have all past on, then I must find those Raiders and take them down for our village! My MIGHT will be stronger than there's that is a promise!
Sainsbo: We can help you! Do you have any idea where the DeathKnight ritual will be held?
TitanDragonlord: I do! Whenever your ready. *gets up slowly* Let's do this!
The team makes their way towards the deeper roots of Doomwood, until they reached a cave with a Raider walking inside...
TitanDragonlord: THAT'S ONE OF THEM! Let's hurry inside!
Stelios: I have a feeling we're walking into a trap!
Lugia: Don't worry we'll be fine!
Sainsbo: Agreed let's push forward.
They get inside the cave and at the very end they notice the 20 Raiders casting their ritual in a circle...
Raider: We use these materials to resurrect you, oh great one!
TitanDragonlord: Enough of this! *rushes forward and tries to grab one of the now lighten up items but doesn't make it in time as he gets a shock back in return* GAAH! That hurt!
BustichiaReki: The ritual is complete! NO! We're too late!
As all the 20 items start to fade away a DeathKnight starts to arise from the granite and starts to make his way into the room...
Raider 6: We sacrifice our blood, for yours! Almighty, Warlord!
Each Raider falls to the ground motionless as the DeathKnight finally makes his move into the room fully...
PLAY THIS MUSIC RIGHT NOW AND CONTINUE READING!
DeathKnight: I ARISE ONCE AGAIN!
TitanDragonlord: You.....it was your people that destroyed my village! It's time to go back to the abyss with you!
DeathKnight: Stupid fool! *uses his sword to push Titan out of the way*
TitanDragonlord: Hmpt. *gets up* YOU WILL NOT WIN!
Lugia: Right you are Titan!
Sainsbo: Everyone! Weapons drawn!
Each member gets out their weaponry and faces the DeathKnight...
DeathKnight: I am the ruler of this tomb, and once I use my magic I'll be able to leave this are once and for all! BUT WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE?
Sainsbo: We are the A PHOENIX RISEN!
DeathKnight: Whatever you are, you shall not leave my tomb alive!
The DeathKnight pushes forward with his blade drawn and tries to summon Undead Berserkers and Alchemists to fend for him but as each is risen, the team takes them down. Having no other option the DeathKnight starts to attack each member. He throws his blade towards the heroes and as they duck out of the way and he starts to rush towards it, Vera summons his light magic to blind the DeathKnight for a moment, then Shadows and Lugia each take out their blades and start hacking through the DeathKnight but he takes each member and throws them aside. Reki steps up with Sains as they each throw their blades towards the DeathKnight, but in slow motion you can see that each blade just barely gets by it and as he approaches Sains and Reki each are thrown against the wall.
Sainsbo: He's very strong! *is thrown at the wall*
Stelios slides over towards the DeathKnight just as he is about to grab his sword, which causes him to trip, and Titan jumps above the DeathKnight and takes out his long sword and digs it into the heart of the DeathKnight, causing it to fall back towards the ground motionless. A spirit then arises as the cave entrance closes in on the APR members.
PLAY THIS MUSIC RIGHT NOW AND CONTINUE READING!
Spirit (Warlord): WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!?!?!?!
TitanDragonlord: *takes a step off the DeathKnight*
Spirit (Warlord): YOU HAVE DISTURBED THE SACRED AREA OF THE DEATHKNIGHT!
TitanDragonlord: What do you mean, spirit?
Spirit (Warlord): Because of you foolish civilians, you have destroyed my body and now someone must take it's place!
Sainsbo: Nice try Warlord, let's go guys!
They each try and make their way out of the cave but realize they are sealed inside...
Sainsbo: THERE'S NO EXIT!
Lugia: *Looks at the spirit* What do we do to escape, spirit?
Spirit (Warlord): When I was the Warlord of this realm I was in charge of guarding my people from destruction. My warriors fought hard for me but in the end we castrated ourselves to this cave. I found a book that read about DeathKnights.....I should've never had read that spell.....as I was cursed to rest here until a ritual is to bring me back together with 20 items that were in my past.
Spirit (Warlord): Now that you have defeated my body, my soul has to rest...and in return one of YOU must take my place.
All: *motionless*
Stelios: What do we do?
Veranex: I don't think we have a choice, one of us has to become a DeathKnight.
All: *motionless*
Veranex: *sheds a tear*
BustichiaReki: I'll do it.
Sainsbo: NO! Absolutely not!
BustichiaReki: It's ok Sains...someone's gotta do it!
Sainsbo: No, I'm not losing you! *cries* Your...one of my best friends! *stares at the spirit* THERE MUST BE SOMETHING I CAN DO! PLEASE!
Spirit (Warlord): 'fraid not, hero.
BustichiaReki: *puts his hand on Sains shoulder* It's ok buddy! I know I've been a royal pain before...
Sainsbo: ...But your my friend. Friends are royal pains!
BustichiaReki: I hear ya! But someone needs to do this, and I want to!
Sainsbo: Are.....are you sure?
BustichiaReki: I helped start this clan, now you need to continue it! I believe in A Phoenix Risen...and I believe in you!
Sainsbo: *puts hand out* Once a Phoenix...
BustichiaReki: *places his hand on top of Sains's* ...always a Phoenix.
TitanDragonlord: I can't help but feel responsible for this. I'm so sorry Sains!
BustichiaReki: You can't prepare for something like this. It's more spur the moment and we had to act on our feet, right Shadows?
Shadows: *nods*
Spirit (Warlord): So do you have a chosen one?
BustichiaReki: Yes we do spirit. It's me!
Spirit (Warlord): Then are you ready to become what I once was?
Sainsbo: When he turns into a DeathKnight, can we gather the 20 materials of his?
Spirit (Warlord): I'm afraid it's much more complex than that...also I don't have the answers you seek.
Stelios: Is there anyone we can talk to?
Spirit (Warlord): Once again, I don't have that answer.
Spirit (Warlord): Ready, young warrior?
BustichiaReki: Stand back guys! *turns and faces the spirit* I'm ready!
Reki is transformed at that exact moment into a DeathKnight and as he sheds his last tear as a Human, he falls into the ground, forever unseen. The spirit vanishes and the cave entrance is open once again...
Sainsbo: He-he-he's gone.
TitanDragonlord: *sniffles* What do we do now?
Stelios: *sniffs* We do what Reki would've wanted...we continue the clan! He started it, we need to keep it growing. Which means we need more people to help us in the upcoming battles! *points at the cave* HE MADE OUR NAME...IT WILL NOT GO IN VAIN!
The scene closes off with a trip back to Dragesvard East as soon as the undead penguin hears the news of the DeathKnight...
???: Did anyone see you?
Penguin General: No sir, they were all still crying about the loss of their friend!
???: And did they achieve their goal?
Penguin General: With the DeathKnight defeated and the Raiders sacrificed, everything's in place. What do we do now!
???: Your job is finished! You've played with them long enough! Nice touch on the burning buildings by the way...
Penguin General: I hate fire as much as you do, but soon we will act on this! The world will be yours, sir!
???: Of course it will be, are the pieces ready to be gathered?
Penguin General: *pulls out a map of the locations of the 4 items of the Raiders* We will need these! The rest is up to you!
*stands forward away from his throne*
Stephen Nix: When I'm done with those losers, A Phoenix Risen will be something of the past!
To Be Continued!
< Message edited by Stephen Nix -- 1/13/2013 17:09:47 >
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