Lunar Fury - Exalted 3e IC

[Rykon]

Toun bares his teeth, nearly growling when Morrolan spoke. Threatening the innocents here was plain evil and he knew it, and Toun knew that he knew it. We saved them, we offered to take them in, take on their mission and protect the Earth as is our duty. Yet he has the audacity to threaten us when he failed to see the mission through on his own. The only things keeping his words in check were his respect for One Tusk, and his desire to build his own army. These two Dragon-Blooded here were still capable warriors, hesitant though they may be. He intended to offer them a place within the horde he intended to one day build in a territory of his choosing.

"You two made the right decision. It infuriates me that your accomplice there won't see the wisdom in working together, but he was brought here in good faith and he will be released as such unless you'd prefer we didn't. You are his superior after all, are you not? I am Toun Whitefang, of the Ice Walkers. I hope you will come to see a brighter future among us than the one you saw before." He said, directing his comment to their guests.

[Toun gains a minor intimacy of respect for Cynis Amar for her honorable conduct.]

 

[Psychie]

Gwen was almost ready to jump in to spit the two Dragon Blooded apart if they actually came to blows. And to think that my day would end up like this! Working with Dragon Bloods from the Realm. Who would have thought? "Believe me, Cynis Amar, this will be an interesting event for all of us, and I am hopeful that we will be able to work together in order to keep our families and friends safe in the face of this threat from outside Creation."

 

[Aranfan]

Two Mornings leans in towards Cynis Amar, "I want you to know that I hate the realm. But if this really does threaten to be Balorian Crusade 2.0, now with demons... then I don't have a choice but to work with you to stop it. I want to save people from the realm, and I can't do that if they are dead from the fae." She straightens up, and puts out her hand.

"I can't believe I'm saying this to a dynast, but I wish you good luck in these endevors, and I will keep you alive if I can. Both of you."

 

[Rykon]

Toun took a seat and turned to Gwen as the eldest sister of the pack siblings and the most educated in worldly ways. "Gwen, this fight is liable to last a long time. We're going to need a massive amount of warriors to back us up. Amar and her forces were a massive army and most of them still fell. We can try and work with Hazel here to summon up forces, but our numbers will still be very limited. It will also be very draining to keep performing the ritual daily. I'm not really familiar with what many would call the civilized world. I'm an Ice Walker. If we were to try and build a loyal army, how would you suggest we start? Cause the only other idea I have is finding tribesmen, bandits, and the like and knocking skulls together until they fall in line."

 

[Sherwood]

During the next day, One Tusk orders Rufuko to escort Morrolan out of the Valley with a large party of beastmen to make sure that the Dynast behaves himself until he is past the lands controlled by the desert clans. It is during this time that a air elemental comes swooping into the valley to deliver a message for One Tusk from Raksi.

After the spirit delivers its message, the old Exalt calls for the Circle to gather once more in his home. "I have received a reply from Raksi. She has some information that she is willing to share, but only in person. However, there are a few things that you must know. First, the sphere with Erembour is somewhat fragile, and should not be moved that far. I want it kept here, under guard. Next, Raksi and I have . . . history . . . with one another, and it would be best for all of us if I did not go along with you. So I shall stay here with our two Dynasts and we shall protect the sphere while you leave to go to Raksi's den.

"I will provide you with directions on how to get there, but it will be up to you to convince her to share her knowledge that she has. It must be said that while she is a genius with all things regarding sorcery, she is a bit . . . unstable sometimes. Tread carefully around her. Make what preparations you need in order to travel, because it will be several days worth of time before you get to the lands that she has claimed."

 

[Rykon]

"Well, I suppose I can carry pretty much everyone there if you'd like. Food should be easy enough to find on our way. Anyone got a preference on ground or flight?"

 

[Psychie]

Gwen lets out a little chuckle. "If it were up to me, I would say we should fly as far as we can, then find a place on the ground to settle in at night to camp when we cannot go any farther safely."

 

[jaydude]

"If you're able to carry us, that works for me." Selket said to Toun. "Though I might use my vulture form to help scout the path up ahead."

 

[Rykon]

"Well, I can expand my Eagle form enough to carry everyone on my back. If everyone is fine with that, let's pack some bags and hit the road." Toun said with a grin. "Alternatively, I can take a Tyrant Lizard shape for travel by land if flight becomes troublesome. What with sandstorms and all that."

 

[jaydude]

"Even better." replied Selket, with regards to Toun's eagle form. "If you'll pardon my ignorance, where exactly is Raksi's domain?"

 

[Sherwood]

One Tusk tells you, "The journey will be a long one, over 3,500 miles to the eastern jungles to the old city of Mahalanka. I have a map that will show you its exact location to help guide you. I suggest that you stick together, because there will be threats on the trail to challenge even a Circle of Lunars like yourselves. Just be careful out there."

OOC on the map, it is approximately at grid square K29 in the ancient city of Mahalanka AKA Sperimin.

 

[Aranfan]

Two Mornings nods at One Tusk's warning. Still, she seems eager to go.

"I'm fine with flying or other, but we should probably do whatever is fastest."

 

[Rykon]

D. Rex "Hazel, unless you know a traveling spell I think the giant eagle form is going to be our best bet at getting everyone there quickly and safely." Toun stated, from his stance he seemed open to being corrected. "I also doubt many opponents would be eager to engage a gigantic eagle to delay us, for whatever that's worth."

 

[jaydude]

"Assuming they can even get high enough to fight us." commented Selket.

 

[D. Rex]

Hazel shook her head. "Nothing that is feasible to travel long distance with, let alone with so many. "


"Many of us can fly." She pointed out, "At the urgent pace we need to travel, it would be an unfair burden on Toun to simply carry us all without rest. Should we have small enough forms, we can take turns carrying each other, switching to rest. Should the stories of the Sorceress be true, us arriving in poor health may not bode well for us. We would want our minds to be as sharp as can be. Especially without Master there with us."

"Master, you seem to know her well, is there anything we can do to lend ourselves a well impression? Or not draw her ire in that she decides to... do things to us." She asked, knowing that even then what her mentor suggested may not guarantee a pleasant meeting. And Hazel was a bit too wary of the Sorceress to fully trust the fate of creation to her. Not if the stories of her psyche were to be believed. But the again... if her being as powerful as she was... not only was she their only hope, but they wouldnt likely be able to stop her if she did want to do something untoward.

Yet deep down, alongside the fear, was a sense of exhilaration. To meet Raski, and to imagine all the things she could learn just from seeing her in person. She could learn from the Sorceress as much as the others learned their martial prowess from One Tusk.

 

[Sherwood]

One Tusk gives Hazel a shrug. "She is willing to see you and has promised you safe passage, so there is that. Just avoid mentioning me too many times to keep from brining up raw memories of me. You do not want to have her take out her frustrations of me on you due to our mentorship. I would be as open and honest as you can with her, and do not try to manipulate her. Put your cards on the table and see what she has to say, and lets hope that crazy bitch has a few answers for us. Or, at the very least, is willing to put her army on the line and help fight the Fae that are coming."

 

[jaydude]

Unable to think of anything else she wanted to ask, Selket would say to the others. "Well, I'm going to get ready to leave. I have to admit, I'm interested to see if the East has as many plants and rivers as I've been told."

 

[Aranfan]

"Hopefully Rocky will be there and we'll have a way in that way." Two Mornings muses aloud.

 

[Psychie]

Gwen looks over at Two Mornings and asks, "Who is Rocky? Is he or she a student of Raksi?"

 

[Aranfan]

Gwen looks over at Two Mornings and asks, "Who is Rocky? Is he or she a student of Raksi?"

"Ah." Two Mornings blushes. "Yes and no? He's a scholar from Mahalanka. He is learning sorcery from her, but his real passion is teaching."

Her blush intensifies, "He's my solar mate." The last bit is almost mumbled.

 

[Psychie]

Gwen looks at the growing blush on Two Mornings' face and smiles. "Girl! You can't just leave it at that! You need to give me some details! Where did you meet? What is he like? What does he look like?" She leans in, with genuine interest on her face.

 

[Rykon]

Toun smiled to see his pack sisters bonding. He stood curious for a moment, before it appeared as if the conversation had become more private. He was conflicted, but thought it best not to tarry for Two Morning's sake. She certainly seemed excited about seeing her mate again after all.

With a silent wave he stepped out to stuff the largest pack he could find with as many provisions as he could fit. It was bound to be a long journey, one that could instill an insatiable appetite. "I really hope this will be enough..."

 

[Psychie]

Gwen looks a bit disappointed, but nods. "I suppose we can talk as we travel. But don't think that this has been dropped! I still want to hear all about him. From the way you look, it seems that he's someone rather special to you, and I would like you to share more."

 

[Aranfan]

Gwen looks at the growing blush on Two Mornings' face and smiles. "Girl! You can't just leave it at that! You need to give me some details! Where did you meet? What is he like? What does he look like?" She leans in, with genuine interest on her face.

The redhead just kinda zones out happily, smile and blush on her face.

Toun smiled to see his pack sisters bonding. He stood curious for a moment, before it appeared as if the conversation had become more private. He was conflicted, but thought it best not to tarry for Two Morning's sake. She certainly seemed excited about seeing her mate again after all.

With a silent wave he stepped out to stuff the largest pack he could find with as many provisions as he could fit. It was bound to be a long journey, one that could instill an insatiable appetite. "I really hope this will be enough..."

Gwen looks a bit disappointed, but nods. "I suppose we can talk as we travel. But don't think that this has been dropped! I still want to hear all about him. From the way you look, it seems that he's someone rather special to you, and I would like you to share more."

After a moment she seems to come to. "Ah. We met in Nexus on Silver Pact business. I helped him get a relic for Raksi, and he helped me get copies of some guild factor's dealings with House Ledaal for Ten Rings Binding. Before One Tusk took us under his wing, I was making a name for myself as a troubleshooter for various pact elders, accruing favors." She smiles at her hands as she plays with them nervously. "He's kind and funny. Wants everyone to be the best themselves they can be, and help them get there. He's handsome." The last line is mumbled quietly.

 

[FTR]

Eska had long since clocked out and gone to loot bodies and wreckage. The talk of the circle thoroughly bored her. She wasn't interested in the plights of the world or to act as its police force. As far as she was concerned the sphere was the dynast's problem and should stay that way. Their staff, their sphere, their demon, their war.
Unfortunately for her, the rest of her circle didn't share her sentiment.
She'd returned just in time to overhear talk of visiting Raksi for assistance and was not enthused.
"Hold the godforsaken messenger." Eska interjected. "We're doing what now?"
Her voice came from behind Hazel, shortly before she manifested from her shadow.
"When did this become our problem?" she asked, a slight aggravation in her voice. "What are we the creation police? I say we let these muppets figure this out for themselves. And clean up the mess they made while they're at it. What's Erembour gonna do? Play us a song? Ebon Dragon's shadow isn't here."
She started up to One Tusk, intending to take her protests straight to him.
"If you think I'm travelling 3500 miles to visit the likes of Raksi, you've got another thing coming."