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Brasse
Ein Fischer aus Ezna
Es war ein kalter morgen die Sonne war kaum zu sehen durch den dicken Nebel der über Ezna lag . Aber wie sein Vater und dessen Vater vorher scheuten ihn weder kälte oder rauhe See . Er war Fischer und seine Familie zählte auf Ihn . So verlies er den Hafen wie jeden Morgen in Richtung Arkadische See . Nachdem er den Hafen und die Landzunge von 2 Kronen hinter sich gebracht hatte klarte der Himmel auf und er konnte volle Fahrt aufnehmen. Auf höhe ders Sichelmond-Sund erspähte er plötlich Segel am Horizont .Ein Klipper wie es schien und schnell näher kommend. Er hatte Gerüchte gehöhrt über Piraten,die Fischerboote kaperten um den erbeuteten Fang zu übernehmen und bei Wiederstand auch nicht davor zurückschreckten das Schiff zu versenken und die Besatzung zu meucheln.
Aber dieser Klipper war sicher kein Pirat oder doch? Als Er den Klipper an ihm vorbeiziehen sah konnte er ruhig aufatmen und seinen Kurs Arkadische See fortsetzen nach dem Erreichte der östlichen Arkadischen See dauerte es nicht lange bis er ein großen Fischschwarm ausmachen konnte auf dem Fischradar . Und Er begang sofort mit dem ausbringen der Fangleinen . Dies könnte ein richtig guter Tag werden. Das Wetter war Ideal kaum Seegang Ein Fischschwarm direkt vor der Nase und kein Ärger in Sicht . Nach nur 3 Stunde hatte Er den Fischtank voll und einer der 2 Fischkräne war auch schon beladen .Doch dann schlug das Wetter um der Seegang nahm zu und die eben noch ruhige See zeigte sich von ihrer schlimmsten Seite. Meter hohe Wellen peitschten gegen das kleine Fischerboot Zeit sich auf den Rückweg zumachen . Die Fische würden Ihm ein schönen Gewinn bescheren . Doch war war Das ? Ein markerschütterntes Grollen durchschnitt die Luft . Ein riesiger Schatten näherte sich dem kleinen Fischerboot unterwasser.Womit hatte Er es hier zu tun .Ein Wal? Nein dafür war der Schatten zu groß ! Er konnte es kaum glauben dies musste der legendäre Leviathan sein . Er hatte viele Geschichten von diesem Geschöpf gehöhrt .Dieses Monster konnte ganze Flotten versenken wenn es das wollte . Ihm wurde Angst und Bange ,wie sollte sein kleines Boot diesem Giganten entkommen? Der Fischkran! Dort Hing der größte Fang des Tages ein wahres Prachtexemplar eines Marlen sicher 4,5 meter lang und über 600kg schwer. Wenn er diesen dem Leviatan überliesse würde er vieleicht entkommen können. kurzer Hand kappte Er die Leine die den Marlen am Fischkran hielt. Dieser glitt mit einem lauten platschen ins Wasser zurück und verschwand in den Tiefen der See , wärend der Leviathan weiter näher kam. Nun hies es Hoffen das dieser Marlin als Ablenkung genügen würde um zu entkommen. Er fuhr den Fischkran ein um auf volle Fahrt gehen zu können. und versuchte möglichst viel Raum zwischen Sich und dem zurückgelassenen Marlin zu bringen . Ein weiteres Grollen ertönte . Wärend Er mit voller Kraft Richtung Cap Solis fuhr . Der Schatten des Leviathan kam dichter und durchbrach die Wasseroberfläche . Der Kopf dieser Bestie war grösser als sein ganzes Boot . Kurz vor der Position des zurückgelassenen Marlins tauchte der Leviathan ab . Ob dieser nun nach dem Fisch tauchte? Er wusste es nicht und konnte nichts tun als weiter aufs sichere Festland zuzuhalten. Was würde seine Familie tun wenn Er nicht mehr Heim käme? Seine Frau seine Kinder sie wären alleine . Nein das darf nicht passieren er würde diesem Monster nicht zum Opfer fallen Er würde es nach Hause schaffen Seine Frau und seine Kinder in die Arme schließen und den Gottern dafür Danken das Er es geschafft habe. Minuten vergingen ohne das Er Anzeichen dafür entdecken konnte das der Leviathan noch in der Nähe wäre oder gar noch Jagd auf Ihn machen würde. Nochmal davon gekommen dachte Er und die Anspannung lies nach . Auch das Wetter schien sich mit den verschwinden des Leviathan wieder etwas zu bessern.Er setzte seine Fahrt fort nach Ezna
Dieser Tag war unvergesslich für den Fischer und seiner Familie noch Jahre später erzählten Sie die Geschichte wie der Fischer den legendären Leviathan begegnete und diesen nur entkommen konnte weil er Ihm ein Fisch überliess .Und Täglich dankte Er den Göttern .
Andelph's Soaring Treasures
Monune - Server of Aranzeb
You may believe yourself to be familiar with the wonderful city of Andelph, carved deep within the snow etched mountains of Airain Rock. The owls, the organ, the hot springs, to name just a few, however I doubt you have yet to discover the true treasures the city hides just out of sight. There is much to be seen in Andelph but none compare to what lies above in the dark, whirring rafters. An absolute maze of speeding gears, advanced machines, a pub suspended where few even think to look, a giant merry go round, and the very heart and breath of the city waits there to be seen by those adventurous enough. I along with a friend once explored the wonders that the dwarves both hide and openly reveal. Now I have come to tell you of them in hopes it ignites your own passion for adventure.
My friend and I are members of the East, and so we started our travel from the Dewstone Desert. The path to the dwarf's snowy mountain home was paved with lung freezing air and not so welcoming West members. It was a harsh journey, but the sights along the way were breath taking. The tall mountain peaks offering beautiful background to the dwarven inventions and towns. With such sights time passed quickly. We were fortunate to find that the tram operator is friendly to all. He was a great relief to see after such a lengthy travel. He brought us directly to Andelph, crossing an incredible bridge that seemed to sparkle in the snow. From there it only required some skills of stealth to gain our entry. We never back down from guards; we never allow them to hold back our cravings for uncovering the unknown or we would never unveil all we possibly could.
The city of Andelph is truly overwhelming. Immense from exterior to interior. The dwarven race creates amazing cities, but Andelph is by far the greatest of their accomplishments. The ceilings towers out of sight, carved straight upwards into the mountain. Great arches of stone decorated with orate golden faces and designs act as supports. Gold trim enhances every structure within the city and gives the entire place a golden glow. The gray stone of the pathways receive this glow as well, giving warmth to an otherwise cold surface. Even the vendor's stalls are expertly crafted and decorated. It's not only an advanced city, but also one of great beauty. Even with the freezing snow and wind outside the city's hearth is kept warm. There are many amazing things to see in Andelph. From the center of the city are several massive hallways, each leading to their own spectacle. We made sure to explore each one of them.
The Music Hall is home of the largest organ ever to be seen, the largest in all of Erenor. The Pantheon holds statues of important figures in history carved from solid, towering rock. The luminescent Sage's Pillar looms so high that when stood on top anyone below is too small to be seen. The Central Council Hall has plaques expertly carved in the image of each of its members. Not even there is spared of the ornate golden trim shared throughout the city. We had a chance to unwind as well for there is a hot spring bath in the city. Steps lead into the warm water, and chairs at the ready for reclining. An entire afternoon could be spent in those waters alone. All the owls which sit at the ready on satchels of mail throughout the world come to Andelph to deliver and distribute letters. It's the only place of its kind in the world. Mail is sorted within a frenzy of feathers, paper, and records with owls on a constant move overhead. We hardly understood how they keep it all organized. The owls are hard workers so give yours some thanks next time you see them.
We spent a great deal of time marveling at just what was on the ground floor but to see the true wonders of Andelph, how the city breaths and lives, it requires leaving the ground in favor of the upper reaches. We always look above us in hopes to find something, as that is where true wonders like to hide themselves. The grated platforms framing the center of the city was our first step into the upper reaches of Andelph. I took the easy route and used wings of a raven to make my slow ascent upwards. My friend however, lacking wings, had only a traditional glider. This is hardly a hindrance to him however as his skills with his glider and unmatched and any lofty height is within his reach.
The first sight to be seen from the bridges was an octagon building clinging to one side. From the ground is looked fairly unassuming, maybe a forgotten empty space and nothing of importance. On closer look, that could not be further from the truth however. It's the heart of the city. A place where people gather to enjoy the company of friends, good drink, and warm atmosphere; it's the hidden floating pub. The glowing yellow lighting paired with the old dark wood gave a warming feeling to the place, or maybe that was the ale we throughly enjoyed. The overhead view of the city from inside the pub is unforgettable, I could sit there and watch the city forever from up there. Down narrow stairs tucked into the corner is a large open room great for gatherings, I hope to bring my friends there one day. It's also the safest place to be in the pub as the windows have strong glass so none can fall out of this lofty perch.
Opposite of the floating pub was the next destination. Within immediate view is a mysterious machine shaped like a funnel but without doubt something advanced. The core spins without rest and there is a bridge for viewing the interior. Take care to not slip off this bridge or you will be quickly swept under and injured, don't ask how I know. Without the mind of a dwarf, I have no clue as to what that machine could be however.
The most amazing element of Andelph's hidden sights was the last to be seen, and is by far my most favored. I may even dare to say, it's the best place in all of Erenor. Climbing above the mysterious machine, far above into the dark rafters we found a gear so massive it would engulf the hero's hall and spinning so fast just looking at it makes me lose balance. How the dwarves made it, how they moved it into place, and how it makes the city breath is beyond my understanding but it does not stop me from becoming overwhelmed by its grandeur. Just watching is not enough for my friend and me though. Stepping onto the gear, as ones foolish as us are all but bound to do, instantly swept us away as fast as a galloping horse. Surroundings became a blur until reaching the center of the gear where all became calm like the eye of a storm. We spent a great deal of time on the gear as nothing like it exists anywhere else in the world, and it took a great deal of effort to reach it. Watching my friend go around and around was incredibly amusing. We had fully expected the gear to be protected by an invisible layer of magic that prevents actual contact but to our surprise that was not the case. So we enjoyed ourselves and had a unique experience to remember for years to come.
If you ever find yourself wanting adventure, or are traveling through Airain Rock one day, take the time to discover these wonders for yourself as we did. Especially the gears turning endlessly above the warm golden city. It is well worth every bit of effort to see something the likes of which you have never have before. After all, that's the whole reason to adventure.
~From Aranzeb/Aria~
To find me you must only look where jade waters sweep past towering platues and ancient faces. There nestled along the shore and shelted by lions you will find my abode.
Vivialyn Server Kadum
Exploratory journal entry #57
Well, we are still stuck inside the dungeon Serpentis. In short, nothing has changed from the previous 50 entries. Our food stores are running low. I want to eat something other than hardtacks and drink something else other than old and bland tea. I want a soda! I want some ribs! It appears that my group may perish in this forsaken dungeon and I want everyone to know how this happened.
One day everything was peaceful and happy and I was doing research in local Hellswamp specialties and that is when I and everyone else felt it. It was like a wave of magic had passed through the entire Erenor. We all knew what had happened... The barrier to our home and to where our ancestors came from had fallen. We could go back to Auroria. I signed up for an expedition because my curiosity could not be tamed.
We landed in Heedmar and the first thing we noticed was fog that was deep and impenetrable. Our boat didn't see the shore until it broke a hole into our hull. We scrambled to unpack all of our gear and supplies and we ended up losing half. The captain said, "there is another team to the east of here in Nuimari. We should meet up with them." It made sense to us; we were cold, wet, and had lost half of our supplies. But we should've waited and camped on the beach. We used the volcano as a landmark and headed to the East in search of our exploratory party. We were beset by freaks of nature that were mutated with the cruel torment of magic. A flesh golem ran out and grabbed a hold of Isaac our cleric. We could only watch as it feared us and pushed him into its body. The screams... I can still hear his screams. The golem and gotten bigger and ran toward its next victim. A voice shouted out to us.
"What are you doing? Do you all want to die? Use fire! Mages use your fire magic!"
The mages snapped back to reality. They were an elven brother and sister combo. The brother quickly cast a flaming wall and then used ice magic to slow the abomination down, while his sister cast down a meteor on top of it. The smell of burning flesh... I should have left then and there. Recalled and left...
The man came out. He was tall and had a staff on his back. "My name is Lerman and I was on the first expedition to Exeloch. I have found a treasure trove!" "In all my research of the ancient Howling Abyss and the Kroloal Cradle, never have I found something quite like this! I found a stem of pure magic! This could advance our magic capabilities and allow us all to return home and turn this back into a magic-filled paradise."
I should have not listened to him. He sounded like one of the crazy quacks in Marianople, but here I am stuck inside this square of a room. We barely had gotten past the giant guardians and the room that was on a slant gave me a headache. At least the bright side is that the monsters will only appear when we touch something we're not supposed to. That damn Lermin... I swear I'll kill him. That weird, old, quack kept muttering about the power of Serpentis. Behold my power, Lermin! I hope you enjoy my sword. AAA... I am so thirsty... Someone please help!
Vivialyn
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We Few
We begin this story long before the great merger, it begins at cue. Back in those days immigrants were waiting at an impenetrable wall and were forced to wait to enter this grand new frontier. While waiting to enter this undiscovered new world I met my soon to be companions that would embark on this adventurous nightmare. Finally my papers went through and I was able to go to what people call the starting zone. There I met a man/woman named viviadyles a name afker’s would come to hate. He was working the mines just outside starting zone and it was also there I met his wife vidia. Instantly we became good friends, it felt like we had know each other for 6years. I told them that I was a smuggler and could enrich there lives and they agreed to take part in large scale illegal lemon operation. Needless to say we were not making “lemonade” . The farms stretched far, so far it caused tremors on enla. This farm would last a long time and during this time I would pick up another companion by the name Aioki. She was a motherly woman and always seemed share her potato profits with us. Unfortunately we would never see eye to eye her life was on the farm, mine was out there on the ocean ,wear I felt free as ocean breeze. Shortly after I became deck hand me my companion’s fell in with the crimson knight. They tried to teach me that a lvl 40 dagger was junk and I saught to prove them wrong. A huge war broke out over this celestial dagger pve pvp was dangerous if u were a crimson Knight during this time. But I ended up saling the dagger for 1500g just because of its rep alone. With this new found wealth me and my companions would taste little bit good life. Instantly we were addicted to it we joined the eastern rebellion to feed these addictions and for Many years we would be in this battle. Eventually we would part ways, vidia settled down in town called halo hallow “I think it was her way of washing off all filth from war” and there she would take page from Aioki and became spice farmer. Dyls he didn’t handle the war so well he ended up becoming the afk slasher of austera port, and would eventually run from eastern government to pirates cove. As for me I tried to take up farming but it seemed like rnjesus would not have it. I lost several jobs and homes and eventually ended up stealing from farmers just to make it through the day. I spent most of my days praying for a fresh start, and eventually rnjesus answered but not in kind manner. The great merger happened I thought life had kicked me balls before, no nothing could prepare me for the great merger. It was like something out of an infinity wars movie. Half the population died overnight. The rest of us would be stuck with repercussions of this merge. It wasn’t all that bad tho because everyone else lost everything too. Over the years mergers were normal and kinder or maybe I was just numb from all the chaos that occurred on merges. After the second merge I suffered from split personality disorder. At times I was just me other times I was greedy dwarf that Thought she lived in western government. One day my alters decided to surface at the same time which was not good it caused a nation war between east west. My alters we’re picking on one another and got there factions involved. It was not pretty. funny for both of my alters but not for some. Eventually my dwarf alter would die in my arms in next merge. It felt like losing a twin Darkvalkyrie I mean I was never the same. And now there is talk of this Hiram gear that’s suppose to help those in need. Maybe just maybe this was the fresh start I had been searching for all along. Or maybe it’s a beginning of an even more dangerous idea.
Darkvalkyrie of kraken server
P.s this story was inspired by real events.
Izanaginomikoto of Aria Server, <ArchAngel> Guild Leader
<<HEARTY ADVENTURERS WANTED>>
So! You fancy yourself a brave soul, of stout heart and mind?
You believe you can twiddle magical flames between your dainty fingers better than that ignoramus standing next to you?
Well! This is not the place for you then!
What we are looking for is passion! That zest for life, even when you are leaking innards through your grasping fingers!
We want you to have fun! In this dangerous age, when ogres have bigger mouths than their heads, when every instinct of your body tells you to forcibly colonize Auroria, we demand that you have fun!
No grim mouths and beady eyes are welcome amongst our ranks.
You are the person who knows exactly what you want, and what you want is having fun.
If you are that person, that shining embodiment of fun, of fierce individualism and boundless passion. Join us!
We shall strike fear into that damp floppy heart of drudgery! Cowardly boredom will shrink before the brilliant radiance of our passion!
No matter who you are, and what you want to do...
REMEMBER!
HAVE FUN!
ALWAYS!
My green friend
written by Ellalith / Tempest server
Let me introduce you a little frog living in Gweonid Forest. The frog was very fat, so fat, that when he wandered across the forest, trees lost its leaves, birds plucked their feathers and lizards lost their tails just after only one look at him. Even basilisks. When I met the frog for the first time, he was hiding just behind the rock, and as you can predict, he was very unhappy.
- Why are you sitting here and crying? - I asked him curiously.
- Oh well, look at me - he sighed heavily - I'm so disguisting. Nobody wants to have anything in common with me. I used to be so slim, but one day I was catched by Soprere, you know, one of those Daru in Mirage Isle. He promised to turn me into the good-looking prince after being kissed by beautiful Mermaid, but on one condition. I had to eat all food delivered by her companions, and look at me, I gained weight so much, that even the Mermaid started to avoid me. Now I have to hide in this deep forest and I will never be human in my whole life... - The frog sobbed so pitifully, that I promised him to help getting back in shape and regain favours of beautiful Mermaid.
At the beginning we started with exercises. Frogs can jump pretty far, right? Well, not this one. That one could roll back and forth like a turtle that had been flipped on its shell, but not jump. Swimming is also a highly appreciated activity for frogs. Last but not least, not all frogs are swimmers. My dear friend certainly is not, but he is really good at diving and in reaching the bottom of the lake in astonishing short time. Then as a reward for all his efforts I sat him on one of the the rowing boats at Gweonid Lake - which he sank.
Next, we tried slimming elixirs bought from nearby Alchemist's Merchant. I cannot forget until this day, how my dear froggy friend started to dance wildly after he tried one of those magic herbal drinks. His dance was so mad and passionate, you could never imagine, that somebody so fat could bend his body so much. He tried even some poses of the "Swan Lake" ballet dance, but unfortunatelly, the best role he could undertake was the lake, not the swan. It was a wonderful party however, with lots of madness and laugh. Lucius, the famous Erenor story teller and brave companion in our elixir fiesta, advised us to visit someone in Karkasse. - There is a witch - he told us - who has a power to change the shape of human beings into form of animals and vice versa. Look at me, as you can see, now I am a bull, but I can also take a form of chicken, sheep and any other animal. I think, this witch can help you to transform you into anything you want.
So, we got there through the secret passage in mountains between Gweonid and Karkasse. Karkasse Ridgelands - what an astonishing place is that! Full of petrified remainings of old dragon living there some time ago, crude rocks and fierce beasts. Really scary! Anyway, our witch was awaiting us in the centre of Dragonheart land, with hint to bring her few mysterious ingredients. She will prepare powerful beverage, which turns my dear green friend into the quite new entity.
We didn't hesitate too long to gather all needed components, as they weren't hard to acquire. First of them, Kadum's bark, we obtained after exhaustive fight with Treant creature in Mistmerrow battleground. Next one was wild ginseng, which we ultimately found in Ahnimar fields. Last component, the secret one, we got in Hiram mountains, but it is so mysterious and weird, that I cannot reveal you in this moment, what was that in fact. I can only say, that hords of wild beasts were chasing us all the way long and my green friend made great effort to escape on his short legs , fortunatelly with success this time.
Finally, we did it! We gathered all three substances and brought them to the old witch. Do you want to know in which creature turned my green friend after drinking ready mixture? Into slimmier frog? handsome prince? Oh well, so do I, but ... I have just woken up and realized that all this story was just a dream! Anyway, today I will go to the forest, maybe somewhere there, behind the rock, under the trunk, there is hiding this cute green creature, great companion to all my parties and travels around the world. Meanwhile, I wish you would find your best friend in this wonderful world of Erenor as well.
With best wishes
Yours Ellalith, the little elf from previous Tempest / now Jakar.
I think that my character want something to tell
Today i log in the game and see "this" inbox. I just leave it here.
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Hello my Lord! I am your slave and you completely control my body. If you read this message, then I was lucky to send it. My name is Bilbo, I'm from Nuia. I hope I learned your language so you understand.
Every day others like me come back from the ethernal void and led by you - "the Rulers" to kill and cause suffering to us. We are tired of endless pain and want you to stop moving into our bodies. Please, we pray, in the name of your gods, stop doing this. Give this message to your Elders. Let them hear our cry.
Your slave Bilbo. Nuian.
(Managed to get it under the word limit, but could differ depending on the word counter. Can adjust later if necessary. This story is partially based on true events).
Author: Scimitar
Server: Kadum (NA)
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"So, he was telling the truth...!"
You could find rumors about them in any town. No matter how thoroughly they were hidden, they were just too big. Eventually, someone would always come across one and word would spread.
Illegal tree farms.
"They're all pines too...this is a total jackpot!"
It had been a risk. Once the rumors started, they were always polluted by fake stories and decoys. No one wanted to share the loot, so there were constant attempts to lead others astray.
But the young man was experienced and had developed a nose for sniffing out the truth. Even so, he hadn't expected things to pan out this well.
It was deep in Rokhala Mountains, hidden by steep rocks and icy weather. A region far outside the law, where someone could easily be killed and their death buried underneath drifts of snow.
There was only one reason why someone would risk planting an illegal tree farm here, in this harsh environment where nothing could survive. They weren't looking to evade taxes and build a cozy farmer's life, tending gardens and harvesting crops—
This person was trying to get a Thunderstruck Tree.
"One...two...no—there's over three thousand trees..."
With this many pines, multiple Thunderstrucks were guaranteed. Even just nabbing one would be worth a fortune!
He couldn't help shedding a few tears. Time was ticking, but he took a moment to savor the emotion.
"Alright. Now then...let's take a look at what we're dealing with here."
The young man took out a telescope so that he could examine the trees more closely.
He truly was lucky. The trees were almost at the final growth stage.
The young man also made sure to check the surrounding areas. He couldn't be too careful. Growing trees here was good for isolation, but it also meant the owner was confident in his combat skills.
No one else seemed to be in the vicinity. But no doubt the owner would be coming to check on the trees soon.
"Let's go with that plan then..."
Stealth. He threw a smoke pellet on the ground and vanished into thin air. For a short time, the residue from the smoke would keep him invisible.
But the smoke was also its main flaw. Every time he re-stealthed, the smoke could be briefly seen. Before the stealth ran out, he needed to make it to the cover of the trees.
Come on, just a little more—!
The stealth wore off. But he threw himself at the ground and slid quietly into the trees. He broke into a roll so that he didn't crash and scrambled behind a tree. After checking his sides, he threw a new smoke pellet down and waited with bated breath.
Silence. Just the echo of the wind.
"Safe..."
The young man moved carefully from his position, rolling his footsteps so that they remained quiet.
Most people would stand outside and watch while waiting for Thunderstruck Trees. It was easier to see the storm clouds appearing and there wasn't any risk of being killed by lightning.
But that was exactly what the young man was taking advantage of. He didn't want to fight for this tree. The lightning was dangerous, but if he managed to avoid it, then he'd have plenty of time to collect the tree and escape before the owner caught on.
The young man chuckled to himself. What a foolproof plan. He was going to make a fortune just by hiding behind a couple trees. Now all he had to do was sit tight and wait.
But after a few moments had passed, a figure appeared in the distance.
"So the owner's finally here..."
It was a Nuian who had come. How cheeky of him, setting up an illegal farm on the opposite faction.
But being able to see the owner was a relief. It was easier to hide knowing his location. The young man quickly scampered to the owner's blind side and hunched down.
"How strong is this guy anyways...?"
The young man peered out from behind the tree—
—then whipped back into hiding.
Holy ♥♥♥♥!
That guy's from X guild!
The most powerful guild in all of Erenor. All of their members were strong enough to take on entire armies.
He knew it, he knew that things were going too well. Of course this farm would belong to a big-shot like him!
Calm down. This is bad, but he doesn't even know you're here. You can still pull this off.
Yeah, as long as he stayed cool and didn't give himself away...
The Nuian started moving towards him.
WHAT THE ♥♥♥♥!!?!??
Panic set in. He shuffled back, deeper into the trees, but the Nuian still followed.
He knew, he knew!
How the hell did this guy know!?
The young man reached for his dagger. He couldn't win, but maybe he could still escape.
The Nuian drew closer, eyes blazing with bloodlust—
Then he crouched down behind a tree and disappeared in a puff of smoke.
...
...
No way.
The young man inched slowly behind the Nuian. At this distance, he could clearly see the figure of the stealthed Nuian hiding behind the tree.
This guy...wasn't the owner...
He was another thief!
This thief was copying his plan!
It angered him, but the young man backed off. Even with an ambush, he'd still lose the fight. All he could do was stay hidden and hope that the Nuian would try and kill the owner first.
Several moments passed before another figure appeared in the distance.
And like earlier, this person also came into the trees and went into Stealth.
The young man cursed violently as he moved to maintain his distance again. Who the ♥♥♥♥ did these posers think they were? Hiding in trees had been his mainstay for years, why was everyone doing it now!?
Time continued to pass. There were only a few minutes left before the trees were fully grown.
And now there were over twenty stealthed people hiding among the pines.
What the ♥♥♥♥ is going on...
The competition had gotten fierce. But he couldn't even leave now without being noticed and killed.
Just why did the gods hate him so much?
"Hey, you."
Suddenly, the X guild member started speaking.
"I know you're all there. So listen up. I could kill all of you ♥♥♥♥ers right now if I wanted. But I don't want your bloodstains to give me away. So I'll give you a choice: either get the ♥♥♥♥ out of here right now or become KoS. You have five seconds."
"Oh yeah? You really want to do that? Cause I'm from X guild, have fun KoSing me, you ♥♥♥♥."
"What. Stop lying, I'm from X guild. What's your name?"
"Arnold."
"We don't have anyone named Arnold, ♥♥♥♥ off."
"Yeah, cause you're not X guild, you ♥♥♥♥. I knew you were bluffing."
"I am from X guild."
"Woah, woah. Guys, chill out. I'm from Y guild, so I know that Arnold's actually someone in X guild."
"You don't ♥♥♥♥ing know ♥♥♥♥, I'M THE ONLY ONE HERE FROM X GUILD."
"Oh, that's pretty convenient. Let's see your guild sign then. Unstealth, you ♥♥♥♥♥."
"♥♥♥♥ off, why should I unstealth? You unstealth."
"I thought you said you could take all of us."
"Haha wait, are you seriously running?"
"Damn, just like with DGS. X guild is all talk, huh?"
"♥♥♥♥ you, if you were really Y guild, you'd know that X guild has a non-aggression pact with Y guild."
"We have no such thing."
"Uh, actually I'm pretty sure they do. I'm in W guild by the way, that's how I know.”
"There is no ♥♥♥♥ing W guild! Who the ♥♥♥♥ is this guy?"
"OW! What the hell, why are you attacking me!? I'm not X guild!"
"Oh...sorry. I couldn't tell where the voice was comin—GAH!"
"Did X guild just break the pact!?"
"THIS GUY ISN'T X GUIL—GWAAHH!"
Chaos ensued. Smoke pellets blasted in vain, swords flashed, and blood splattered.
In a single instant, a battlefield was born inside the pines.
"YOU'RE ALL ♥♥♥♥ING DEAD! I'M GOING TO SLAUGHTER ALL OF YOU, YOU'RE ALL KOS—!"
Lightning struck and the Nuian was silenced. The fighting thieves paused to look at his burnt corpse.
"...Holy ♥♥♥♥, he was X guild."
"..."
"...Y guild wasn't here. It was W guild."
"Huh!? No, it wasn't! W-We don't even exist!"
"Okay, okay. No one was here. How's that?"
"Yeah, that sounds good."
"I'm down for that."
"Great. I'll clean up the blood and then we can all rock, paper, scissors for the TST—"
"...Wait. Where is it?"
"Where's what?"
"The TST."
The thieves blinked and looked around. Lightning had definitely struck. The burnt corpse was proof of that.
But there was no Thunderstruck Tree in sight.
"Oh...you've got to be kidding me—"
"GOD DAAAAAAMNNN IT!!!"
The next day, the owner came back and was pleased to find plenty of trees still left for logs.
Omega Team
Slowly I open my eyes, I am so tired; in the distance the sound of the battle is diminishing, next to me the body of my last enemy lies dead, a powerful arrow has killed him in the last second saving me: I know who belongs that arrow lit in fire. In silence the body and soul of my last enemy vanishes and returns to Nui to receive his blessing, our immortal souls will return to the battle a thousand times as many as necessary to obtain the victory: without fear of failing.
Do not give up Yhara.- I hear a voice because my eyes are full of blood and tears of pain. Slowly but proudly the leader of my group approaches: the Omega Team. He is the best archer I have ever known, I know that behind his image his soul comes perhaps from an ancestral culture older than Erenor.
I keep recovering, it is not easy to be a Blade Dancer: fight, heal, strengthen the warriors in the battle; try to find the weaknesses of the enemy to try to beat them or that others do the work they should do.
Ironqueen my leader, the leader of the Omega Team extends his hand, he knows that his friendship has always strengthened me, his advice and reactions in battle have led us to victory this time as hundreds of times ago.
Do not give up Yhara .- I get up and protects me with your company .- The army of Haranya and the Pirates have withdrawn, this time have not reclaimed this land .- points out the battlefield in Auroria.
I see my armor, my weapons are almost in a pitiful state, reading my thoughts my leader reveals something new to me.- Yhara: it is time for you to reclaim for yourself the ancient relics of the ancestral warriors of the Hiram.
I know something of the legend: in the western area of Auroria they have awakened old warriors of powerful armor, to obtain them and to awaken the old knowledge of their power is not an easy task, to know their abilities to strengthen my style of combat will be even more.
Nothing is easy here.- again my leader reads my thoughts.- but together as a team we will achieve it will be a new and dangerous mission, shall we? .- invites me to follow him.
As always, with the little Gold I have, repair my old armor and combat equipment, has been little reward for maintaining the balance in Auroria, but no matter and find a way to win something extra in this adventure but without being greedy, is not my style.
One by one the Omega team meets: Christox are his shiny metal armor and Relosug with his colorful cloth that hurts my eyes, he has found the old knowledge of a new combat technique called Malediction that uses powerful black magic against enemies. I feel confident with them at my side, perhaps others join us in that dangerous mission.
We prepare our mounts, the combat pets have been well trained; but the most important force is there in front of me: our friendship, our loyalty one in favor of the other and not letting us win in the battle, until the last effort.
For a second I remember all those who have left me behind, abandoning Erenor or for ambition and betrayal by becoming greedy pirates, betraying and stabbing me in the back so I became a solitary warrior, a lonewolf, but now, maybe everything is different.
It dawns on Erenor, it's time to explore the unknown mountains of western Auroria: Ironqueen our leader checks our equipment and weapons, he knows the art of war like any other, but his loyalty and friendship strengthens us all, we are ready, the Omega team is on the way ...
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