Yzalirk Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Ezeran raises one eyebrow looking at the automatron. "I suggest you get your act together, this enterprise will require great carefulness and wisdom in our interactions with our clients and other parties. Try to be polite." "Being polite simple ain't in me nature. I was not programmed to be so." Goliath then snickers at Ezeran's little song. He then directs his attention to the imp queen. "The name be Goliath - the only automated buccaneer to exist! Me reason for coming to Eubric is a rather personal one... <clears throat> get me drunk enough and I may tell the tale."
Palathadric Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 "You are the heroes we sent for." The imp's voice was another striking feature. It sounded - or rather, felt - thick and heavy, yet light and sweet at the same time, as if there were many voices layered on top of one another. The sound was full and somehow satisfying, as though one's ears were filled with music. "Our contact on the surface speaks very highly of your organization. I am Nahzka, the one who sent for you. I am also what you surface species might call a queen to my people. Before we begin I would like to know each of you - your names, where you hail from, and what brought you here to Eubric." Still unblinking, she gazed at each hero's eyes in turn. "Good day, my lady. My name is Sir Petaldan Parfenius. I came to Eubric to join Heroica Hall and help those in need. As to where I'm from...well...no one around seems to recornize it's name, so I'm quite weary of explaining and I almost wonder if I am mispronouncing it, so it's probably better that I don't confuse anyone by saying something that might not be entirely accurate. But I am pleased to help you out with your problem, really, I am."
MysticModulus Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 "Being polite simple ain't in me nature. I was not programmed to be so." Goliath then snickers at Ezeran's little song. He then directs his attention to the imp queen. "The name be Goliath - the only automated buccaneer to exist! Me reason for coming to Eubric is a rather personal one... <clears throat> get me drunk enough and I may tell the tale." Ezeran gives Goliath a long look. "Do you have any social protocol hard wired into that rusty bucket of yours at all? Our clients will probably not accept a failure on our part by an explanation that basically translates to you being social inadept to handle simple conversations."
Yzalirk Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Ezeran gives Goliath a long look. "Do you have any social protocol hard wired into that rusty bucket of yours at all? Our clients will probably not accept a failure on our part by an explanation that basically translates to you being social inadept to handle simple conversations." Goliath simply belches at Ezeran, "Yer not me client, swab. Me task is to help out, not make conversation, and as far as I be concerned, I intend to see that through."
MysticModulus Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Goliath simply belches at Ezeran, "Yer not me client, swab. Me task is to help out, not make conversation, and as far as I be concerned, I intend to see that through." "I anticipate that in order to clear up this supposed misunderstanding conversation and finesse will be required."
dum Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) "None right now, but they would certainly fit in. I don't suppose you have leprechaun blood in you?" My grandmother. Didn't affect my height much, but the occasional red shows up in my hair. Kid points at his blood-red bangs. You probably didn't care, actually. With not much else to do at the moment the heroes head over towards the imp settlement, where they don't have to wait long for someone to receive them. A diminutive creature approached, whom the heroes could only guess is a female imp. She was no larger than a human child, yet her composure and unblinking gaze through bright yellow eyes indicated confidence and and a commanding regality. She had leathery scarlet skin, bat-like wings, and a crown of dark, manicured horns. A pointed tail flicked behind her and small white fangs could be seen when she spoke. Behind her, a few individuals with similar features (yet not quite as striking) bustled about among the huts. "You are the heroes we sent for." The imp's voice was another striking feature. It sounded - or rather, felt - thick and heavy, yet light and sweet at the same time, as if there were many voices layered on top of one another. The sound was full and somehow satisfying, as though one's ears were filled with music. "Our contact on the surface speaks very highly of your organization. I am Nahzka, the one who sent for you. I am also what you surface species might call a queen to my people. Before we begin I would like to know each of you - your names, where you hail from, and what brought you here to Eubric." Still unblinking, she gazed at each hero's eyes in turn. My name is Kid Reddson. Decent ranger, incredible- He decides not to get off topic with the scary horn lady. I uh- hail from nowhere. I was raised by my family of nomadic leprechauns. Not sure exactly when we wandered into Eubric, but at some point I just got annoyed with them. Something in his voice suggests he had other motives for leaving his family. I came to Heroica on accident, but I stayed because I needed the cash. He then looks in his wallet to find two gold coins left due to his recent purchase. Which I blew on this new quiver.Kid stops talking. Ezeran looks around trying to gather as much information about the surroundings as possible. He then faces Nahzka and presents her with a surprisingly graceful bow. "Your highness, my name is Ezeran Yavarr. Let me present myself to you..." Ezeran starts to sing to an eerie but beatiful tune coming from the symbiont. "Ashes, fire, water and air, oh wanderer true and fair. Your fate was set before your birth, your life in wanton of true mirth. You hail from many realms we know, Your eyes ablaze with demon glow. Wanderer of many realms unnamed, Soul infused with power untamed. Knowledge, refuge and will to do good. On these intentions your thoughts will brood..." As the song dies out so does the eerie tune. The hint of glow in his eyes flickers away and Ezeran takes a step back and bows again. Kid's eyes cannot leave the symbiote. That was creepy as hell. Kid backs away slowly from Ezeran. Please don't do that again. "Did we scare him, or was he just in a hurry?" Both. I think. "Being polite simple ain't in me nature. I was not programmed to be so." ...Programmed? Edited May 29, 2016 by dum
MysticModulus Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Ezeran sees Kids confusion regarding the automatron. "It means it's a machine emulating a certain personality. Not a diplomatic one either..." Edited May 29, 2016 by MysticModulus
Yzalirk Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 ...Programmed? Ezeran sees Kids confusion regarding the automatron. "It means it's a machine emulating a certain personality. Not a diplomatic one either..." "Ahem... just because I be a machine now does not mean I was never a man." He quickly dislodges his head just to reveal his brain in a glass case. He then looks around the area for anything of value to take.
Palathadric Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 "Yer not me client, swab. Me task is to help out, not make conversation, and as far as I be concerned, I intend to see that through." "Hmm...I don't like this thing very much. It doesn't appear too helpful," I whisper to Ezeran. I clap my hands and laugh at Ezeran's song. Kid's eyes cannot leave the symbiote. That was creepy as hell. Kid backs away slowly from Ezeran. Please don't do that again. "I thought it was funny!"
Yzalirk Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Goliath can hear the whisper but not make out the words, "Huh? What have ye got to say?"
BountyBeast Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 "Ahem... just because I be a machine now does not mean I was never a man." He quickly dislodges his head just to reveal his brain in a glass case. "Ehhh..." Hunkan has never seen anything like an alcoholic cyborg showing off its brain before. He is weirded out by the experience. "If you can pull your own head off, how are you still able to control your body?"
dum Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 "Ehhh..." Hunkan has never seen anything like an alcoholic cyborg showing off its brain before. He is weirded out by the experience. "If you can pull your own head off, how are you still able to control your body?" Kid is equally grossed out. Who put your brain in the body? Why?
Palathadric Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 I gasp as the giant thing bores down on me, but recover my senses and whip out my sword. "I'm not afraid of you," I say in a challenging manner.
MysticModulus Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) "Hmm...I don't like this thing very much. It doesn't appear too helpful," I whisper to Ezeran. I clap my hands and laugh at Ezeran's song. "I thought it was funny!" Ezeran nods towards Petaldan. "Not very helpful, no..." Ezeran sighs and looks at the machine. "Even if you were a man once you are now a machine and either you have no free will or you are trying to defend your choices with programming. Either way its bad news for this mission..." Edited May 29, 2016 by MysticModulus
Yzalirk Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 "Ehhh..." Hunkan has never seen anything like an alcoholic cyborg showing off its brain before. He is weirded out by the experience. "If you can pull your own head off, how are you still able to control your body?" "Me brain is what powers me, not me head." Kid is equally grossed out. Who put your brain in the body? Why? "Me first memory in me new body was in a workshop, with a dwarf. The dwarf was old and dead when I came to. I don't know why he had me placed in this hull of salvage." He shrugs. I gasp as the giant thing bores down on me, but recover my senses and whip out my sword. "I'm not afraid of you," I say in a challenging manner. "Put that chivey down, land lubber." Goliath picks up the boy. "If it were up to me, I'd let the bilge rats eat yer eyes and I'd throw ye into Davy Jones' Locker!" He puts him down and belches.
MysticModulus Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 "Me brain is what powers me, not me head." "Me first memory in me new body was in a workshop, with a dwarf. The dwarf was old and dead when I came to. I don't know why he had me placed in this hull of salvage." He shrugs. "Put that chivey down, land lubber." Goliath picks up the boy. "If it were up to me, I'd let the bilge rats eat yer eyes and I'd throw ye into Davy Jones' Locker!" He puts him down and belches. Ezerans eyes starts to glow as his appearance seems to become more diabolic. "Do. Not. Touch the child or I'll make certain that any soul you have left will be belching in depths between realms for all eternity!"
Yzalirk Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Ezerans eyes starts to glow as his appearance seems to become more diabolic. "Do. Not. Touch the child or I'll make certain that any soul you have left will be belching in depths between realms for all eternity!" Goliath laughs a deep and roaring laugh, "Ye think ye scare me? I fought worse on the head!" Continues to laugh, "I thought ye mages were supposed to be smart, machines don't have souls!"
dum Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) I gasp as the giant thing bores down on me, but recover my senses and whip out my sword. "I'm not afraid of you," I say in a challenging manner. Woah woah hey, put that sword away! Have you lost your mind? Don't challenge the giant metal guy that's on your side! "Put that chivey down, land lubber." Goliath picks up the boy. "If it were up to me, I'd let the bilge rats eat yer eyes and I'd throw ye into Davy Jones' Locker!" He puts him down and belches. He's just a kid, dude! He doesn't know what he's doing! Ezerans eyes starts to glow as his appearance seems to become more diabolic. "Do. Not. Touch the child or I'll make certain that any soul you have left will be belching in depths between realms for all eternity!" EVERYONE SHUT THE HELL UP!Seriously, what is this?! Kid takes a deep breath. Guys, we're being paid to resolve a massive political issue here that could have thousands of lives on the line if we screw up. We cannot afford to have this much fighting within our own party! No one has to like each other, but we have to get along, dammit. For the sake of our client, and all residents of Zylstra. Goliath, at least try not to frighten the damn child. Kid softens his voice and kneels down while speaking to Petaldan. Petaldan, put that sword away. I don't think your parents would approve of you pulling a weapon against a person on your side, no matter how rude he is. Kid's angry tone returns. Ezeran, Goliath is just all talk right now. Please stop the demonic eye glowey thingy and come to your senses! Everyone needs to calm down, and be polite in front of her highness. That goes to everyone, not just Goliath. No one is fighting anyone. Get your shit together, all of you! We have business, and we owe it to the innocents of Zylstra to get a hold of ourselves. Kid turns to the queen and bows. I apologize on behalf of my friends, your majesty. What do you need us for? Edited May 29, 2016 by dum
Yzalirk Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 "The mage and the baby be a pain in me bloody big behind but yer right, we have business to attend to."
MysticModulus Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) Ezeran stands absolute still, his stern gaze locked on the rusty bucket. Without letting his gaze wander he answers Kid. "You are right Kid. The sooner we make things right here the better. This corroded piece of minced metal needs serious maintenance and an attitudereadjustment..." Edited May 30, 2016 by MysticModulus
Palathadric Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 I reluctantly sheath my sword, but scrutinize Goliath carefully. "I am so sorry, my queen, I can't speak for all of the members of our party, but I shall do my utmost to bring about the success that you desire."
JimBee Posted May 30, 2016 Author Posted May 30, 2016 Nahzka looks to each hero as they share their stories. Her gaze seemed to pierce their eyes, as if she was trying to see what was behind them. Ezeran looks around trying to gather as much information about the surroundings as possible. He then faces Nahzka and presents her with a surprisingly graceful bow. "Your highness, my name is Ezeran Yavarr. Let me present myself to you..." Ezeran starts to sing to an eerie but beatiful tune coming from the symbiont. "Ashes, fire, water and air, oh wanderer true and fair. Your fate was set before your birth, your life in wanton of true mirth. You hail from many realms we know, Your eyes ablaze with demon glow. Wanderer of many realms unnamed, Soul infused with power untamed. Knowledge, refuge and will to do good. On these intentions your thoughts will brood..." As the song dies out so does the eerie tune. The hint of glow in his eyes flickers away and Ezeran takes a step back and bows again. "...That is certainly a unique way to introduce yourself, Ezeran. Perhaps it was fate that led you to become the person you are today, or perhaps not. One must spend a great deal of time wondering which is the truth." "Yes, we are here to help you, Queen Nahzka. I am Ellaria Arbour, an alchemist of the Guild of Invision. I come from a small village called Tumpkin in the Low Kingdoms - Billundia, to be exact. I came to Eubric guided by the goddess Sylvania, or so I thought. Nowadays I'm not so sure, I could have been just hearing what I wanted to hear. It has not been easy living in a big city after a childhood spent on the farmlands, but I have coped. Is that all you wanted to know? I do wonder what you need this information for, though." "The gods of men and elves may lead you astray just as easily as they may lead you to clarity. One's faith may be as fickle as the gods themselves. It is a pleasure to meet you, Ellaria." "The name be Goliath - the only automated buccaneer to exist! Me reason for coming to Eubric is a rather personal one... <clears throat> get me drunk enough and I may tell the tale." "Ahem... just because I be a machine now does not mean I was never a man." He quickly dislodges his head just to reveal his brain in a glass case. He then looks around the area for anything of value to take. "I see. If you were once a man, how would being in a different body change the way you think?" "Good day, my lady. My name is Sir Petaldan Parfenius. I came to Eubric to join Heroica Hall and help those in need. As to where I'm from...well...no one around seems to recornize it's name, so I'm quite weary of explaining and I almost wonder if I am mispronouncing it, so it's probably better that I don't confuse anyone by saying something that might not be entirely accurate. But I am pleased to help you out with your problem, really, I am." "I sense there is much more to you than meets the eye, child." My name is Kid Reddson. Decent ranger, incredible- He decides not to get off topic with the scary horn lady. I uh- hail from nowhere. I was raised by my family of nomadic leprechauns. Not sure exactly when we wandered into Eubric, but at some point I just got annoyed with them. Something in his voice suggests he had other motives for leaving his family. I came to Heroica on accident, but I stayed because I needed the cash. He then looks in his wallet to find two gold coins left due to his recent purchase. Which I blew on this new quiver. Kid stops talking. "Your people must miss you. Perhaps it is true that money really is an object, but how important is it to you?" I apologize on behalf of my friends, your majesty. What do you need us for? "There is no need to apologize, I am sure your new partners will settle their differences. I will be happy to explain once I hear from your dwarven friend." Nahzka continues to observe the heroes while she waits fro Hunkan's response.
Sandy Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Ellaria sighed and leaned on her forehead as her rookie party members started bickering with each other right in front of their employer. This wasn't how Heroica used to be like... "We are supposed to be professionals here..." she murmured, and then smiled apologetically at the Queen of Imps. "I can only apologize."
Palathadric Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 "I sense there is much more to you than meets the eye, child." "Thank you. Why are you all red, if it's not impolite to ask? Is it paint?"
Yzalirk Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 "I see. If you were once a man, how would being in a different body change the way you think?" "Ye should try having everything about ye taken away! Me new body gives me great strength and endurance compared to who I was before but now... now I cannot be with a fine lass, if ye catch what I mean. Drop me in the high seas, I rust and I sink! I may have me old brain but becoming a machine tampers with yer mind - for better or worse. Being polite was never in me nature. Royalty makes a big deal over social graces when men, women, and children fight every day just to survive. So being polite is the least of me worries, lass... uh, yer highness." Goliath remarks sarcastically and sighs. "Tell me, what do ye need taken care of?"
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