The Quantum Enigma - An Element RP

[ddevans96]

Sorry eagle, I was a bit harsher than I meant to be in that last post. For efficiency's sake I'll place the village as close to the boundaries of the Frozen North and Windswept Shores. Plan to meet up in the village?


Timeline: ~1 hour after end of r20
Location: Frozen North - Village near border with w-Shores

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Bhever finished his hike down to the bottom of the mountain and proceeded to village. Along the way, he continued to test the air, and the difference from it's normal condition was the same in this area. He resolved to see if a heartful trader friend near the far edge of town was home. Just meters away from there, the land curved down, so one could see the beaches of the west, brushed and molded by the skies.

Progressing through the town, he did not speak much, and quickly arrived at his friend's doorstep. He knocked. You there? It's Bhever.

About time you showed up again. The door's unlocked. He heard a small chuckle, and entered, closing the door behind him. Nice to see you too, Aidache. Can you talk now?

You're in here, aren't you? Make yourself at home, I have biscuits. He motioned to his kitchen. Bhever smiled, walked over, and grabbed one. Have you felt anything in the last few hours? Some sort of disturbance in the land? Everything feels different today. Darker.

Aidache frowned slightly. 'Bout two hours ago, some sort of energy blast. Lots of people talked about it, thought it was just a severe change in the winds. Could just be an Airie messing with vast power above us. Could be much worse.

I was hoping you'd know more. You've been everywhere. surely you've encountered this before? Aidache shook his head.

I want to get to the bottom of it. Somehow. You traveling to sell goods any time soon? A chuckle this time. Indeed. I was going to Atlantis tomorrow and make my rounds, but if you want to go somewhere else, I'll be company.

Thanks. Atlantis is a good place to start. Queen Mya would be another, if she would accept us. If this is far-reaching, she would know about it.

Alrighty then. I'll get my gear ready and we'll head out. Over the next several minutes, he loaded a very large backpack and all sorts of clothing pockets with goods of all kinds, gained from trading through the land. Let's go then. Bhever nodded sharply, and the pair went outside.

~

Cue: Eagle

[thispersonisagenius]

[I'll leave Drake and thispersonisagenius to answer the question for their respective characters.]

Ferocio sighed. "Me? Not at all. I'm not in the least a spiritual person, just a guy who likes to break things and live his life. My, er, friend Princess Gaea told me about these surges, but I never felt one myself. You, Kairos?"
[I will insert Drake's answer here when he posts it.]
As the others continued to discuss the quantum anomaly, Ferocio felt left out. Being the only member of the group who relied solely on physical strength to get where he wanted, he felt strange talking about magic. Instead of attempting to participate in a conversation that he wouldn't do justice to, Ferocio turned to face the Basin, trying to see if anything strange was going on.
And, indeed, there was. Akebono, the False God best known for being the only elemental with the spells to bypass Shields of any kind, was returning on his Massive Dragon, as if just out for a joy ride. But anyone who had heard about Akebono, or even the Gravity element in general, knew that he never just left for joy rides. No, the False God had been up to something.

ADRENALINE

Without so much as telling the others where he was going, Ferocio took off down the mountain at top speed. He was done with not knowing about the whole energy surge business. He wanted knowledge, and he wanted it NOW.

[eaglgenes101]

Aquarius watched the figure for a response. It quickly proceeded down the mountainside and into a village. After waiting for it to reappear for a few minutes, Aquarius ran towards the town, not minding the cold, the wet cloak he was barely holding, and his nymph, who couldn't catch up with him.

After getting to the village, Aquarius was quickly met by two elementals going the opposite direction.

"Do... do you know where I could get some food?" Aquarius asked.

[ddevans96]

Timeline: Immediately succeeding r62 (eagle)

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Bhever held out a hand for Aidache to stop, and regarded the visitor in front of him. Yes, the village has all sorts of people who could provide you with food. We were about to leave town, but it can wait if you want us to.

Aidache nodded. There's been strange things happening. You seem like a traveler, I wouldn't doubt if you knew something. We can throw the bull at my place, or somewhere more public if you want.

[Drake_XIV]

"Odd?  No, I can't say I have..."

Kairos couldn't help but feel that he had somehow gotten involved in something he should not have.  But yet he pushed on.

"What do you mean by odd though?"

[thispersonisagenius]

[In this installment, I will be controlling Vivor, the Emperor of Life, as well as Ferocio.]
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN, NO??"
"Your Majesty, the others have denied your request. Evidently, they cannot attend a meeting."
Vivor was beside himself. "Just because I rule the Forest of Life, I do NOT deserve to be treated as if I have no importance! I demand a meeting with the other elementals!"
Ferox tried to remain calm. "Your Majesty, I will do my best." Ferox turned to the vast Forest. "Friends, GO!" It was an amazing sight. Ferox's zoo of various Frogs, Cockatrices, Dragons and Rustlers  seemed to rise to attention all over the region. These animals were distinctly different from their kin, as they were nearly twice as large as others. Ferox's Jade Dragons were known through the world to be the second-greatest creatures, as only Light Dragons were more powerful. The armada of creatures thundered across the Forest, towards the Light Kingdom. They seeked to find King Helios, as his Pegasi were the closest form of message transportation available.
"Those other leaders have left me in the dark for too long. It is time I take charge!"
Akebono knew something. Ferocio was sure of it. Running down the hill, his mind only became more and more rigid. He was helping someone go somewhere. But who? And where? he thought. Any simple elemental could travel via flying or foot to any world except Etheria and the Chaos Triad, and according to his father, the Chaos Gate had been closed for ages now. He must have been helping someone travel to Etheria! But how? There was only one way to find out, and it stood in front of him: the Graviton Manufacturing Chamber, known for building things the world had never seen... and crushing elementals into the fabric of matter with its unforgiving force. Ferocio walked in.

ADRENALINE

[ZephyrPhantom]

[The king and queen of Light appear in this post. Gogo rulers.]

Spoiler for The King and Queen:

Location : [??? -> King Helios' Castle]

"I would disagree, Lady Isharugi." A wolf whispered to herself as a raven closed it's beak, seemingly having finished giving her a speech.

Shuddering suddenly, the wolf gleamed full of light and faded, while the raven faded away into the shadows....

Back at the white throne room, Lady Amaterasu opened her eyes once more, having seemingly dosed off into one of her 'naps'. Turning her head quickly, she looked at the spy right next her.

"Well, Eclipse." She stooped, as if pondering what to say. "I admit it sounds ridiculous, but if she's taking steps to pessimistically inform everyone of the end, then the boy's experiments may not have been in vain."

"Yes, Your Highness," the other sole figure in the throne room bowed slightly. "I suppose it was important after all that we had tapped into the research of the mixing of elements. So far, one can only invoke 2 different elemental spells with equal efficiency, but not at the same time. If our students do manage to make a breakthrough, we'll be more prepared for the supposed 'invasion' when it occurs."

"I would not even call it an invasion, but fair enough. Have we made any progress on tapping into the other foreign energies, besides Void?"

"Unsure, Milady. The researchers we've contracted have all hit dead ends, except for the boy. Most of the other realms remain uncooperative and uniformed due to the recent conflicts of interest. I doubt you would be allowed to leave the Light Realm at such a time, either."

"Indeed. So 'Warrior' was lasted spotted heading towards the Life Realm while 'Angel' was heading towards Gravity?"

"I suppose. Milady, if we cannot negotiate to get you out of the realm, perhaps it would be wise to commission the Adventurers instead with your seal. We should seek our rogue Champions first, the False Gods, and perhaps alert them that the situation is more dire than they had thought."

"Do we know the location of any of them?"

"No. You know how they operate. They're like permanent Adventurers - seeking goals, even when there are none to be found."

"That should not hinder the peace we're aiming for, then. Send the pigeons out - 1 for Warrior, 1 for Angel. Tell both to look for the False Gods and converge at some point. Also tell Warrior to 'get his act together'."

"Hmph. And the rest?"

"The same objective, but do not request them to converge. They do not have that 'potential' we need for peace." taking out a glowing paintbrush, the woman began to paint her messages, finishing the first two with special seal.

"I see you're busy as always, Ammy." Helios walked in. "How goes the investigation?"

"Please, Helios, we're actual rulers now, not just the country mage and the dashing prince. Have you been able to get talks started?"

"Unfortunately, no. 's aid is possible, but they're not willing to risk the public schism yet unless the majority of the other elements are on board. My last envoy was sent towards Life, though... I hope he returns soon, or we're going to have to force a confrontation ourselves."

"Can't we ever avoid a conflict? Your father and mother seemed to have it so easy, even during the war."

"No. I have to admit, being the new king isn't easy, either, even though the nation loves me. But don't worry. We'll sort this out and keep the kingdom safe."

"I AM worried, Heli. And I'll stay worried until we're sure this is over." Helios didn't respond - instead, the young king clasped the recent queen's hand.

Spoiler for Lyra's Investigation Continues:

[Time : Prior to Ferocio entering the Graviton Manufacturing Chamber]
"Well, AH HEY-" Lyra was cut off as a huge gust of wind as Ferocio ran away towards a massive figure in the distance.

"Wait! I need that eyewitness account!" Kuraz yelled as he leaped on the Pegasus and flew in the same direction, both of them becoming spots in the dust.

"Anyway, we're looking for something like some unusual blob creature that hasn't been seen before, or strange bursts of energy that might result in unusual things happening around you. Have you seen either?"

"...No, I don't believe so."

"I think we should stop talking to this guy."

"Are you sure?"

"No. Is there anything else I should be on the lookout for?"

"Seriously. He's getting more information from you than you're getting from him."

"I don't know, really. I don't think I've introduced myself properly, by the way. Name's Lyra. Where are you headed, Kairos?"

"Into Gravity. Why?"

"Oh, so we're headed in the same direction! Wanna travel with us?"

"I guess, if we can get Ferocio to cooperate." the two headed in Kuraz's direction, unaware of the pigeon frantically trying to catch up with them.

Spoiler for LEEROY JENKINS:

As Jenkins and Iredia chatted as they flew through the Life Realm (well, more like Jenkins told Iredia about his 'conquests'), a pigeon softly hovered above them...

"Hm? Oh, one sec. I got some mail. Must be my fangirls."

"Oh?" Iredia asked. "What does it say?" Jenkins quickly scanned to paper... only to recognize something very important

Dear Jenkins,

At the queen's command, you are requested to seek out the False Gods and try to gather them to help us negotiate with the other nations. I am not fully sure of the situation yet, but as you had been sent out with Lyra and Kuraz I'd like you to converge at some point with them and discuss Shaden's research. It may be more important than we think. If you need it, here is my seal. It will dissipate if it comes into contact with anyone besides you, the receiver of this message, so please be careful.

Get your act together.
Queen Amaterasu

"Oh, AWESOME! I got mail from the QUEEN!"

"What'd she say?"

"Oh... she said I have to get my act together. But I'm already a great warrior! I have my act together and my goal set in mind, not to mention my JAR OF DIRT!"

"...surprise she told you that, if you're working for her." Jenkins hugged the message and quickly put in his sack (likely to be treasured for the rest of his life) before realizing he'd almost lost control of his Pegasus.

Iredia facepalmed.

[Bios Below for the characters in 'The King and Queen', Kuraz and Jenkins.]

Spoiler for Bios - Light's Royal Court, Kuraz and Jenkins:

[Bios:

Lady 'Ammy' Amaterasu:

Formely a Magus of the White Sage House, Amaterasu is the recently crowned queen of Light, a benevolent woman who encourages peace, friendly negotiations, and open trade, but conceals it behind a spy network that has established an alliance with Darkness. Her motif is the Mother Wolf - benevolent to her children and fierce, but aloof. She is conflicted about how much she really follows the virtues of , but in the dark times of the post war world she will put universal survival first.
She can project herself as an illusion of light, usually as an animal. Since she usually doesn't fight, the rest of her abilities are currently unknown.

King 'Heli' Helios

Formerly a prince of the White Shield House, King Helios is the recently crowned king of Light. He retains an optimistic nature, having not been fully tainted by the burden of elemental politics yet. He is known to be a warrior of great charisma and wisdom, though the coming times will test his mantle as the King to the strongest degree.

Eclipse Evanescence:

One of the spies involved in the alliance, Eclipse fits his name in almost every way - he possesses the ability to manifest "Moon Ravens" that can investigate multiple areas at once and communicate with other elementals, and can also summon "Solar Hawks" that emit blinding flashes of light to blind enemies. For all his skills, though, he's not that great in direct combat, and is forced to resort to trickery and pragmatism to win any conflicts he is involved in

Kuraz:

A mage student belonging to a House of , Kuraz's high position leaves him slightly overbearing and brutally direct at times. Accustomed to getting his way, he use his investigative methods to find what he wants to accomplish the goals given to him. He is a student specialized in mono- .

Jenkins:

A prideful... 'fighter' descending from the self-proclaimed 'House of Chicken', Jenkins is supposedly one of the stupidest people to ever exist in the Light Realm. Always picking and losing fights, his pride remains untarnished by his sheer 'bravery' and his JAR OF DIRT. His 'swordship' skills are only further 'augmented' by his almighty Dagger.

[Zaealix]

Iredia shook her head in envy. Few things Gravity couldn't break, and Jenkin's ego seemed to be one of them. The Amargio looked at Iredia, and then pointed at Jenkins, then itself, then at Iredia.
Iredia:  Yea...This is not gonna be easy, but maybe-
*GAYARRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!*
Jenkins found a massive dragon.
Iredia: Where do you find these things!?!
Jenkins: No matter, I got dis with my-
*WHAM!*Jenkins got slammed by the dragon's tail, and would have been sent flying if the Amargio hadn't brought him back to earth via Gravity pull.
The dragon then looked at Iredia, and suddenly lunged for her, attempting to eat her. Iredia barly dodged, but was panting, she was feeling drained, and a bit ill again. The Pegasus suddenly spun around, and charged Iredia at a full gallop, despite Jenkin's protests, but too little too late!
Iredia suddenly roared in pain, and then her body bgan to morph and change, darkening and somehow, 'twisting' and shifting...Until she stopped yelling, turned to the Pegasus, and let it run right through her, as if she was air. The Amargio was frozen in horror, but not for long.
Amargio: RUN! EVERYONE RUN!!!!
Jenkins: What in the world!?!
Iredia: Sooon...hehehehe, soooooooon...All will be nothing!
She grabbed the Titan at her side, and 'warped' it into a black, twisted version of it's former self, and raced after her former companions. The Pegasus and Dragon took off, but the Amargio knew he would not be so lucky. it focused it's gravity pull on Iredia, pulling her to itself. Iredia was instantly pulled to the Amargio, and held there.
Iredia: LET GO YOU STUPID BLOCKHEAD! I'M STILL ME!
Amargio:They must leave, he still has his mission. I cannot leave, and thus I will do as all amargio do.
Iredia sighed, and looked at her hands.
Now, it seemed all to clear. Back when the first pulse hit, a tiny bit of void energy was stuck inside Iredia. She accidentally used it in practicing with her titan, and then, she stopped 'bleeding' off her quanta properly to use it to suppress the void. That was why she overloaded and broke the catapult. After that, it was just a matter of time before the void inside broke loose...
Iredia had found the void intoxicating, but she wasn't completly a void elemental just yet...

[thispersonisagenius]

[Unfortunately, I will not be able to post on this thread (or any other on the forum, as a matter of fact) for the next 2 weeks or so. Anyone can feel free to take control of my character as long as he isn't part of any drastic plot changes and doesn't die. Thanks!]

[eaglgenes101]

"Let's just grab something to go before heading off," Aquarius said. "You know what happened to me last night?"

Before anyone could answer, Aquarius's nymph finally managed to get to them, shouting, "Wait for me! You're not the only one that's going this way!"

Aquarius, clearly embarrassed at what he forgot in his rush to the village, went back a few steps to accommodate the nymph following behind him.

[ddevans96]

Aidache was clearly having trouble preventing himself from laughing, but Bhever reprimanded him, or at least as much as you can a friend. I live in a boarded cave on an ice-covered mountain, I can't say anything.

Sorry. I get amused more easily than I should. Come, we'll stop on the market street. There's tons of food there, pick what you want. Unless you want biscuits, that's pretty much all I eat until I get to Atlantis. Or wherever we're going, in this case.

[Legit]

"Help you in what way?" Lady Isharugi scoffed. "I already informed you that your inevitable demise is unstoppable. If you really want to believe you can prevent it, go ahead, but please don't ask me to help in your foolish efforts."

"Now, I have given you all the information you requested. Please be going now." the Aether Elemental began casting a spell.

"No! You must help us!" Cameron shouted as the room faded.

The group shielded their eyes from a bright flash of light, and felt a cool breeze rush over them. They opened their eyes to a destroyed catapult, decimated by some kind of Aether lightning.

Galnath sighed. "Well, no matter what happens next, it will be better to die fighting than to do nothing and accept our fate. I'll never give up hope."

Velethan nodded. "We should return to our nations to report the information we received. I'll be on my way..."

"I'll travel by foot, I'm going to stop and alert the Earth nation on my way home." Galnath said.

Akebono, noticing their swift return, swooped beside them. "I want my food." Cameron rested his hand on the dragon. "You can have all the food you want...most likely in a couple weeks it will all be gone."

"It's been fun. Farewell. Perhaps we will meet again." Velethan extended his hand to his companions, who shook it. "Ren, if you want to return home, come with me. If you can keep up. I'm walking. Or you can go with Cameron, for whatever reason."

Galnath nodded. "Good luck, friends." He began the descent into the Earthen Mountains.

Cameron mounted Akebono and waved. "Farewell, indeed..."