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Re: The 12 Realms (Add Your Chapter) https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=20059.msg254907#msg254907
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2011, 04:23:08 am »
OOC: we will all interact at some point.
(OOC) FYI guys, OOC = Out of Character. Use this if you have a comment but are writing chapters for this thread.  Keep what ET said in mind - it's a good idea to read the previous chapters as well and see if you can link things together.

But before new chapters are made, a few ground rules will be made:

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[04:15:29] Nepycros: We'll have to revise. I guess that if an elemental or native takes on a serious trauma, elemental energy will manifest in the person's subconscious.
918, our original plan was for marks to be Native exclusive, but we can work around it.

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Re: The 12 Realms (Add Your Chapter) https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=20059.msg254929#msg254929
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2011, 05:00:16 am »
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I've been told in chat that my character's name can be different from my own, so...


Chapter # 9
Zenith
Darkness. I could see nothing but pure, perfect, pitch darkness. The darkness was around me, suffocating me, and it was inside me as well. My innards burned with cold fire. The feathers of my pristine white wings were turning black, one by one.

How long had I been here? Hours? Days? Years? I almost couldn't remember who I am anymore.

Oh yes. I was an Angel, Archangel in fact. Emphasis on the was. My Angelic Name used to be Eosphiel, the Morning Star, but apparently I wasn't allowed to use that anymore. Still, I was one of the highest and brightest before I Fell, so perhaps... I shall call my self Zenith.

Now, why was I banished again?

You imbecile! How dare you forget!

Memories came flooding back at me. Images of a lithe, feminine form, with ebony black hair and eyes as dark as midnight. She looked at me with love and adoration. Leaning close, she sunk her sharp incisors into the flesh of my neck, pouring liquid darkness into my veins. She was suddenly ripped away from me. Beams of harsh white light coalesced upon the female, and her screams pierced my heart as she was vaporized before my very eyes. Then the light turned upon me, pushing me into the endless abyss below.

SELENE!!! I screamed. But no sound came out. Instead, the pain only became worse. My lover's anguished cries haunted my eardrums, and they wouldn't go away no matter what I did.

I remember completely now. I was an Archangel, a sacred guardian of Light. She was a Dark Nymph, a creature of unparalleled beauty and mystery. We fell in love at first sight, but the bitter war between Light and Darkness would never allow us to be together. So I abandoned my heavenly duties, and we fled. She injected her own dark essence into me so I could survive in the darkness. But before she could finish her deed, she was viciously taken away from me by those who I once thought were my comrades. They annihilated her, right in front of me, and then they branded me a traitor and a Fallen. They forbade me to ever utter my Angelic Name again, and they banished me to the pitch black realm I am in now.

They were my friends. How could they do this?

They were nothing but a group of fanatical zealots, blinded by their own Light. Do you honestly believe that they could understand love, or free will for that matter?

No, I suppose not... Wait. Who are you?

You have just sensed my presence? Unbelievable. And I am supposed to be a reflection of you?

...just answer my question.

Fine. I am Nadir. I am the Mark of Darkness. I am the Evening Star, the Shadow of the Fallen. And most important of all, I am you.

So you're me, huh? I don't remember being schizophrenic before. Must have been the Liquid Shadow inside me then.

I suppose you aren't mentally inept after all. In short, I am a psychological projection of yourself created through the massive trauma on your mind, body, and soul. If not for me, then you would have become insane, and your body would be consumed by darkness.

Hmm, thanks? Though I suppose I shouldn't mince words with you, since you're me. All right then, let's get down to business. How do we get out of here? You're the Darkness elemental so you should know.

Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain on the part of my neck that was bitten by my deceased lover, Selene. A black tattoo resembling the symbol of Darkness formed on the bite mark. Black tendrils radiated outwards from the tattoo, wrapping themselves around my left arm. My arm moved on its own accord, seemingly kneading the darkness around me into some solid, tangible shape.

How ignorant of our former comrades, casting us into a dimension where a Fallen has complete control over. I have weakened the fabric of reality at this spot, Zenith; slice it apart with your Morning Glory.

If you say so.

I drew my sword, the Morning Glory. It is an elegant longsword, with a wing-shaped guard and blade wrought from silvery white starmetal. The weapon exuded a brilliant white light, a shining beacon in the darkness. I swung the blade, cutting a rift into the shimmering blackness in front of me. The fabric of reality split open, and...

I find myself in front of a tree.


I'll leave it like this. OldTrees, your cue.

I should describe what my character looks like. He's 180 cm tall, lean, athletic but not overly muscular. He has short, spiky, silvery white hair, and piercing sky-blue eyes. He is dressed in white robes, with a pair of large Angelic wings on his back. On the left side of his neck is a slightly pulsating Mark of Darkness. He has a slight white aura around himself, though he can shut it off at will. When he starts using Darkness, his wings and aura starts to turn black.

As for his personality... Zenith is generally calm and collected. He tries to be nice whenever he can, though he can be snarky sometimes. He gets touchy if you ask about Selene, or why he was banished. He doesn't really trust anyone right now, since his former friends basically just killed his lover and left him to die.
Nadir is cold, pompous, and cruel. He has little remorse, and he can be prone to bursts of insanity. He wouldn't really come out right now though.

Both personalities tend to speak in a slightly sophisticated manner, so use as little slang as possible. Also, try to use more complex-sounding words instead of simpler ones, e.g. "I suppose" instead of "I guess", "attempt" instead of "try".

Also, Zenith would generally avoid revealing his Angelic status. He technically isn't an Angel anymore, and he doesn't want any more trouble for himself. Nadir, however, will call himself a Demon.
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Re: The 12 Realms (Add Your Chapter) https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=20059.msg254930#msg254930
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2011, 05:00:32 am »
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Chapter # 10
OldTrees
Hi. Uh, who were you again? Zaial? What is that? Oh a name. Name. What is Name again? Oh that. Yes now I remember.

It started long ago or so I have been told. I have been told that (what was that word) trees grow from seeds from earlier trees. Well so I grew I suppose. I don't remember it and it may not have happened. Well there came a day that I started to remember. I do not know why that day or even why I am. On that day I felt scorches across my bark. How did I feel that? I don't know even now. Well I could bend a little and tried to move away from the burns. That was it. Nothing else happened that day. From then it was about 2 months I moved again. What can I say the sunlight was nice and moving was boring. Well that next day of interest I was hit with Lightning. I jumped in surprise. Then I was so surprised I jumped again. I could move around, not just bend! Maybe I could even get revenge on those S@#$@$@*s. Well It was not many years before you found me and taught me how to communicate by moving branches in the way of the wind. You told me of may strange concepts like "sight", "names" and "war". I still do not pretend to understand these concepts but you did your best. You taught me how to work minor spells to reduce the quanta I had been building up. I decided to set out and learn about this land and others nearby.

My homeland is a small glade on the edge of a large forest. I decided that I would be safest where there were trees so I went deeper into the Forest. Bad idea. I was soon beset with a swarm of devouring pests. I was at my wits end. Another Elemental stumbled upon me and halted the assault of the pests. It wanted to know why I was there. Why was I there? To learn. But to learn what? It didn't matter for the Elemental quickly became energetic and began teaching me its art. It is a crafty art about using your surroundings to your advantage. "Why walk when you can ride?" was a common quote of its. Well after awhile I left but not without "borrowing a devourer" I learned that when allowed to feed on me it would allow me to use this Elemental's art.

On my way back to you I met a strange large bird with the feet of an Elemental.

"Hi, Bird. You sound larger than normal."
"Greetings, tree that somehow talks. Yes, the last time I checked all birds do indeed have two arms."
"Two arms? Birds do not have arms."
"I am not a bird then, am I?"
"Oh, what are you then?"
"I can see that you are quite clueless about the world. Well, suffice to say that I am an Elemental with wings."
"An Elemental? Can you teach me your art?"
"Why would I?"
"It is better to have allies than not."
"Hm, I suppose you are right. It seems that I have landed in an unfamiliar world, and I do not quite know the way around. All right then, you may call me Zenith."
"Names, names. What are names again? Oh right! I am called OldTrees."

After a long time traveling we made it back to the border of the Glade. That is when Zaial told me that I needed to go rescue an Emerald Tiger from some enemies. Well I trusted Zaial so I went off toward the location of this bejeweled feline so that I might return the valued cat to Zaial.

I meet 918 on the way to Emerald Tiger. (cue 918)

I am a Blind Tree that has minor mobility and can cast minor spells of  :darkness :life :light natures. As a old willow tree I am blind. I have obtained 1 devourer, 1 ray of light, 1 rustler and an antagonistic pack of s@#$@$#^s.

My personality: Clueless, Ignorant, Wise, Creative, Altruistic and constantly confused.
"It is common sense to listen to the wisdom of the wise. The wise are marked by their readiness to listen to the wisdom of the fool."
"Nothing exists that cannot be countered." -OldTrees on indirect counters
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Re: The 12 Realms (Add Your Chapter) https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=20059.msg254935#msg254935
« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2011, 05:02:30 am »
(I'm treating OT's post as Chapter 10.)
Chapter #11
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How long has it been since I was dragged into the arena of the Entropy elementals? How long has it been since I was turned from what I was into what I am now? I'm not sure, but it's been a long time...

I do not remember my past. I do know that I used to be a Fire elemental, though. My first memory is being dragged into the middle of an arena. The arena itself was in a state of ruin. There were various strange creatures moving about, and many corpses on the ground. Some looked suspiciously like elementals. I was put onto a stone slab. The Entropy elemental that had kidnapped me and several others like him loomed over me. They had a discussion, and then all but one of them stepped back. I was still bound and helpless, and as such couldn't escape what was about to happen.

The elemental said something under his breath, and then fired some kind of spell at me. Instantly, a searing pain ran through my body. I felt my body warp, twist, and contort due to this freakish magic. This continued for some time, and then the process was over. My body had become that of another type of elemental altogether. The Entropy beings, those of which I had become, gathered around me once more. They looked at what I had turned into and began to congratulate each other. They didn't expect what was about to happen. I somehow got the strength together to break out of my bonds. A voice in my head, which I have since learned is my Mark, told me to run. I ran, and they could not stop me from escaping. I then journeyed the world in an attempt to become stronger so I could come back and devastate Entropy's land.

(I may edit this some more, but for now I'm satisfied.)

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Re: The 12 Realms (Add Your Chapter) https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=20059.msg254936#msg254936
« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2011, 05:02:59 am »
Side Story: Zblader and Lyra
Side Chapter 1 : Quiet Thoughts
OOC -  This side story takes place prior to Zblader and Lyra travelling to the Mahui village.

It was afternoon, and we were walking down some random path.  My sense of direction was still a little befuddled, but I had a sudden thought.

Something wrong?

“No Lyra, but I just wondered – can you read my thoughts?”

Yes silly, you haven’t realized that? You father must’ve been very good at forging those tools.  He was always prompt…. never late huh?

“Yeah… but when it came to war, he really shone there, fighting like a savage wolf.”

You admire him, don’t you?  He could easily change the tired face he would often have to an energetic grin when either of you walked in.

“I suppose. I never knew my mother to start with, and Lyre was just too immature if you ask me to every focus on something like that.”

I beg to differ.

“Nani?”

I have your sister’s memories in me, Mr. Wannabe Magi.  She remembered the one thing you both valued.

“What’s that?”

Her love. When she was dying, I remember her saying “Lyre… please… use your power  well and guide your brother.”  Your mother had little time, but I'm glad your sister remebered that.... she protected you, from the beginning with swordsmanship to sacrificing herself in the very end.

“You speak like you know about this, the thoughts of losing someone.”

…. I suppose I have lost someone important too.

She was silent after that.  I dared not to ask her anymore – she seemed about to cry.  We walked on – in silence, but with a bit more compassion for each other.  A silent image from her thoughts was flashed to me - one of a smiling, blond boy that looked almost like her.  I was... I don't know how to describe it, but I was glad that she was willing to tell me more.


A while later, we felt a rumbling presence.

"What was that?" I snapped alert, and now alarmed.

That? The presence, the direction.... hmmm, Zblader it is an Angel falling. This one seems to be a rather important one.

"Is that b-bad?"

You silly swordsman, it's seems from what I can gather from the leaked thoughts , this happens so often  :light and  :darkness simply consider it a game now. Angels becoming Fallen Angels, and Vampires becoming Dhampirs, back and forth, back and forth.  This particular one seems to have fallen because of romance.

"Romance?"

Yes.... my Precognition tells me we may meet him someday.  He's lost someone important.... just like we have.... wait... something's... pulling him back...

"Lyra?"

...Yes Zblader? I'm sorry, I can't tell you anymore, someone's blocking me....

"That's fine." I mentally steadied myself.... this was the only person close to me I had left. "You'll always be my friend - right?"

I'll be by your side until the day you die, Blade... you can consider that a promise. Not just for you... but for your sister too.


OOC - Nani means "what?" in japanese.



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Re: The 12 Realms (Add Your Chapter) https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=20059.msg254940#msg254940
« Reply #17 on: January 23, 2011, 05:09:52 am »
Chapter #12
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I wake.

"Goodness, you're alive! I thought you mighta kicked the bucket." a voice says.

"Claire? Was that you?"

"Claire? Dunno a Claire." The voice sounds like it is coming from my left. I look towards the voice.

"Where are you?" I manage to ask.

"You're lookin' right at me. See, I'm waving to ya." Nothing happened except the wind rustling the branches.

"Could you walk a little closer?" A tree seems to inch near me. I must have gone completely mad.

"I nearly stumbled over this fine man. Any idea on how to wake 'im up?" I realize that the tree is not kidding by the tone of voice.

"See the dried blood on his armor? That implies that he is...  is... dead."

"First of all, I can't see nuthin'. Second of all, whatcha doin', killin' another man? That is evil."

The tree starts to storm off. "Wait!" I call. "I didn't kill him. I'm not sure who killed him."

The tree stops. "We must give him a proper funeral. Up ya' go, no use layin' on the ground all day."

"Wait!" I yell, but the tree hefts me up anyway.

My knees buckle and I fall again.

You need medicine.

"Sir, do you know something that would help me regain my strength?"

"Of course I do." The tree trotted off.

I succumb to the want to sleep again.

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Re: The 12 Realms (Add Your Chapter) https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=20059.msg254941#msg254941
« Reply #18 on: January 23, 2011, 05:10:41 am »
If you don't mind my saying, please don't leave reserves, it prevents other people from posting.  As I am currently non-cannon, I'm going to ignore the post.

Further question:  May my character not have a mark?

Chapter #LolIDunnoTooManyReserves
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Being a skeleton is far worse than being dead, let me tell you.  You can't feel anything but bitter cold.  And if you think death elementals will waste the quanta to keep your parts together, you're kidding yourself.  Walking, hell, moving is extremely difficult.  And I can't tell you how much joy it would give me to be able to blink.

But this is beside the point, for I have bigger problems.

Where the hell is my mark!?

I might edit this if the reserves are interesting

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Re: The 12 Realms (Add Your Chapter) https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=20059.msg254964#msg254964
« Reply #19 on: January 23, 2011, 06:11:54 am »
OOC - @gl1tch Yes, marks are optional.
Also guys I found a little interesting yet simple poem-ish song that I altered a bit to fit Lyra and me.  You don't neccessarily have to sing it- it can also be read like a poem.  Lyra's text is yellow and mine is green to indicate parts where we specifically break off.

Original Lyrics here: http://flashtrigger.wordpress.com/2008/02/15/double-action-lyrics-translation/

Tune based off of:





Like the sand that is ever falling, our life should never be stopped by anyone
Any violator of this never-changing law, ‘I will/We will‘ erase him, that's for sure...

Who is it that is inside of me? Who seems to always cause a disturbance within...
I am still waiting for my time, still suppressing my rushing tears.

Right now, if you try to look away, our bonds will shatter.
That breeze is crying out to me, “It’s time to get moving ahead!”

A lost race that no one knows of, and a light that has shone past.
Get Ready! (Hey you!), Time to change!  ( Wake Up!  ), the memories of this world!

When the voices of 2 overlap each other, we will be stronger than anyone else!
The stubborn but clever, Double-Action! When ‘Past’ & ‘Future‘ become a single moment in time....

There is no time to hesitate, the conflict is just right in front of me
With a heart that has been shattered twice, I swear I'll prevent it this time

Right time, something is in the midst of change… Abandon your confusion and just think!
Face, that unknown force, “That loss in your mind."

In the dimensions of 12 worlds, many journeys are silently starting
Just stand up! (It's hard to!), Time to change! (Why should I?!), the memories of this world....

When the voices of 2 overlap each other, the outcome is not to be reckoned with
Let's break and pass through, Double-Action! When ‘Heart’ & ‘Strength‘ become a single miracle!

Even if your past is broken, I cannot help but forgive them.  
Feel your very self, your existence…before they are taken away

When the cries of 2 overlap each other, we will be stronger than anyone else
Let’s get going now, Double-Action! When ‘Past’ & ‘Future‘ become one…

When this power is released, I am pretty sure it will create a miracle!
It’s coming alive, this bond! Hearts that mirrored by time....

Like the sand that is ever falling, our lives can not be stopped by anyone.
Any violator of this never-changing law, ‘We will/I will‘ erase him, for sure...

*music slowly fades*


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I think it fits us very well, because one of the songs in the same "series" of song symbolizes War, but I picked the one based off Journey because all of our stories are like seperate journies combining.

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Re: The 12 Realms (Add Your Chapter) https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=20059.msg255406#msg255406
« Reply #20 on: January 23, 2011, 07:39:36 pm »
Chapter # 14
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As I opened my eyes, I was greeted by a luminous light.  Squinting, I saw the outline of a figure, not human, but not animal.  "Who are you and where am I?" I asked.

Chuckling, the figure replied, "I am your guardian angel, and I am here to protect and train you, young light elemental."

"What did you just call me?  And where am I?"

You are a light elemental and you are in the the Heavens, sacred palace of Light.  I am here to train you, to guide you on your journey to protect the world from total darkness, and to shed light on the world."

Startled and confused, I murmured, "And how am I supposed to do that?  I just got here and have no idea what to do."

"That is why I am here, elemental.  It is your destiny to journey the lands below to help other elementals and natives of the land.  Now, go rest.  Your training starts tomorrow."

"Ok then," I mumbled.  The angel pointed me in the direction of my new home, and I started walking aimlessly towards it.  What am I going to do? I though.  I don't posses any powers that could help me as an elemental, especially as a light one.  Oh well, guess I'll just start tomorrow. 

As I was thinking that, I wasn't paying attention to where I was walking.  As I went to take another step, I noticed my foot didn't hit the ground when it was supposed to land.  Looking down at the ground, I noticed that there was a hole, in which my foot was in.  Realizing what was going to happen right before it did, I made a noise that was somewhat between a scream and HELP!!!!!  But it was useless, as no one could help me as I plummeted straight to the earth.
To be continued...
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Re: The 12 Realms (Add Your Chapter) https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=20059.msg255469#msg255469
« Reply #21 on: January 23, 2011, 08:37:34 pm »
Chapter 15
The Escape: Part 1

As I ran closer to the cage the two elementals were held captive in, the dark one looked up.

“You two. Are you elementals!?” I half-yelled, the adrenaline still running through my blood.

"Who wants to know?" the dark one snapped back.  The green one had noticed me as well and replied: “Yes, we are elementals. What business do you have with us?”

I paused for second, then quickly told them , “I’m breaking you guys out.”

The dark shade look at me in shock, but his face changed to one of unbelieving humor and he started laughing. What was so funny about this?

“Break us out? Why would you want to? It seems to me like everyone hates us!”

My anger rose for a second, but something inside me held me back and I simply glared at him.

“I’m doing it because Lyra says you guys are my friends,” was my reply, in as even a tone as possible.
 “Calm down, you two,” the green one interrupted, he was clearly in a better mood. “I’m sorry for his rudeness… What should I call you?”

“If I still have a name, then it is Zblader,” I replied, noting the odd look from the shade.

“At least… until everyone who called me that was killed by two elementals.”  The shade had clearly winced.  At least he understood suffering.

“Well, not to ignore your whole life story, which I’m so fascinated in, but do you mind breaking us out, as you intended?” 
“Nepycros! Calm down,” the green elemental broke in once more. “Again, I’m sorry. I’m EmeraldTiger, and as you’ve just heard, he’s Nepycros.”

“Understood. Thank you, EmeraldTiger. Now, as your rude friend has stated,” Nepycros rolled his eyes at that,  ” I will do my best to get you out.”
 
It took only one look at the mana drainer for me to realize it was not a very well made one.  A real mana drainer would’ve had an energy gem.  This one was simply a makeshift  manastone enchanted with a misdirection incantation. 

That’s odd.  Lyra flashed a thought to me.

What do you mean? I sent my own thought back at her.

While you are correct, that is a misdirection incantation, such a spell would require Entropic energy, according to your sister’s spellbook.

That’s odd, but we need to free these two first!

Relax. I have slowed down your perception of time. In reality, only a fraction of second has passed.

Tell me that before you start such conversations again.

She laughed, a lovely, melodic sound.  But we both knew that time was running short, and that we had a job to do.  My feeling of time sped up back to normal and I instinctively flung my sword at the flux drainer.  It landed right in front of Emeraldtiger, and it seemed to conduct all its energy into him until it seemed he could light up the entire jail cell with the crackling electricity.

Aether. Lyra whispered to me.

Nepycros looked at Emeraldtiger, then back at me, and then began to step out of the ruined cell. He turned around, looked at me, and said, “After you.”
A tinge of suspicion sparked in my mind, but I simply shrugged and walked by.  As we headed toward the prison exit, we encountered the Mahui  guards…  but something was wrong with them…. no, something was wrong with all of the Mahui located in the jail.  Lyra quickly flashed me images, and I saw tortured prisoners, exposed to strange magic I did recognize. They bodies seemed to be normal, but a closer look made me wince in disgust- their bodies appeared to be completely made of vines. Exiting my mind and coming back to reality, I recognized the Mahui’s ace warrior, who was also my rival and friend.

“Lucien!” I yelled. “What is the point of this?!”

“Zblader…. Why? Why did you free those cursed elementals? Because of them, our tribesmen have been turned into monsters! We had to lock our own kin inside our cells!”

“Then why did you not report it to the Life Elementals! I know pretty well that they are still around here somewhere!”

“Because they are weak! The chief is fearful and will do nothing to truly help us! I will step in, for  the pride of the Mahui! For our honor, we must take the powers used to corrupt our kin and destroy them with it!”

He’s lost it. Lyra snapped.

But…

Don’t even consider saving your friend right now, Blade.  Their minds have been warped by whatever has planted all this Entropy energy here.  The “prisoners” are sane – it’s just that they had their bodies warped instead of their minds.

So the guards are the insane ones?

Correct.

Time sped up again, and I realized that I could either do something our we would die due to being outnumbered and having nowhere to hide.  Emeraldtiger was shaking, and I couldn’t blame him – the Mahui  were very fierce, as one living with them would find out.  He seemed rather new to the whole thing about the War – Nepycros in contrast looked calm as if he was about to walk straight up and punch one of them in the face.

“Lucien! Fight me!”

“Oh, a one on one match?”

“If you remember true honor as a warrior, then let’s settle this the old way! The winner takes all.”

Lucien wavered, as if undecided between killing us here or some memory in the past.

“So be it.” This was confirmed by him lunging at me with my axe at an unnative speed.  I thought I was going to die, but my hand whirled right in front of me, my sword blocking the blow as it was part of my body. I quickly pushed Lucien away and leaped a few feet back.
Then I noticed something. Lucien was wearing heavy armor.  How had I even managed to push him so far?  On top of that, it had taken no energy at all.

Haven’t you figured it out yet?   Lyra snickered.

That was you?!

Just because I am… or more specifically was a girl does not mean I am weak.

So, you’re possessing me?

Yes.

But why?
A wise person once said, "If you wish it to be so, luck will always be on your side."

Lighten up! We’ll definitely stop them!


Alright then Lyra. Let’s do this.

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Re: The 12 Realms (Add Your Chapter) https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=20059.msg255959#msg255959
« Reply #22 on: January 24, 2011, 05:39:57 am »
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Chapter 16
Zenith: A New Goal
What a strange turn of events. After escaping from whatever hell hole my so-called friends threw me in, I find myself in an unknown forest... in front of a talking tree. Who wanted me to teach it my magic. The tree seemed rather clueless, though I suppose I couldn't really blame it, since it is a tree after all. Despite that, one thing it said made sense: I need allies. I'm an exiled Fallen Angel lost in an unknown world, utterly alone, so it would be immensely beneficial if I were to acquire a few friends. Even if one of them is a talking tree. All right, I suppose I will teach the tree some of my magic, in exchange for his alliance to me.

Now... What to do next?

What do you think? We must resurrect Selene!

Selene... Painful memories surged up again, threatening to overwhelm me. I struggled to hold back a tear. I desperately want her back, of course; I would gladly do anything, anything at all, to just talk to her one more time... But to resurrect her, is that even possible?

Of course it's possible. You know that it has been done before.

I know it has been done. But in case you've forgotten, Selene's soul was destroyed. She doesn't exist anymore. How do you bring back someone who has been erased from existence?

Sigh... She still exists inside us, you simpleton. I am created through her essence, her Liquid Shadow that was injected into your veins. With the right magic, we can bring her back, good as new.

Excitement surged through me. To think that Selene could be brought back... I wanted to shout in joy. But before I celebrate, I must consider how the resurrection can be done. To accomplish such a feat, I will need Life magic, large amounts of it. I'll probably also need some Death magic, since necromancy and revival is Death's forte. Not the kind of magic an Angel should be practicing, but I am already a Fallen so I suppose it doesn't really matter.

We will also need Time magic. It is indeed possible to reconstruct the body and soul of a Dark Nymph via Life and Death magic, but the construct would not have any of Selene's memories. With Time magic, however, we should be able to perform a temporal regression that would turn the Liquid Shadow back into our beloved.

Sounds rather difficult, but better than nothing. All right, I now have a goal.

I turned to the sentient tree lumbering along beside me. Ha ha, lumbering, get it? "Hey, talking tree. Do you know any place where I can gain access to Life, Death, or Time magic?"


The original plan is for my character to go to the land of Death and meet up with Gl1tch. We need a map.
To be or not to be, I can do both at once. Go learn quantum mechanics, n00b.

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Re: The 12 Realms (Add Your Chapter) https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=20059.msg256195#msg256195
« Reply #23 on: January 24, 2011, 02:26:18 pm »
Chapter #16
Quality Time with Me, Myself, and I
Asleep on the forest, my dreamless sleep started to become quite the opposite.

918273645, you there? a familiar voice said.

"Yes, Claire. How could I not be while there is breath in my body?"

Good point, good point. What I am about to show you is from your past.

"I'm not sure I want to see this. How do you know of these?"

I remember some flashes of what I was like before death.

"Death?"

Go take a good look at the soldier next to you.

She revealed how she looked. Her brown eyes and hair to her brown hair that went to her shoulders gleamed in the moonlight. She wore a suit that was exactly like the one I had.

Then it hit me. Claire was the soldier.

Now, take a look.

I see pictures. One was of huts and temples burning, being reduced to ash. Another was of a small slip of paper. I couldn't make out what the writing said before another one flashed. It was of me running through a field chasing what seemed to be innocent people. I was a beast.

"How do I see myself?"

You see these in through my eyes, the last few hours before my death.

I wake.

 

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