[Introductions] All Hallows Eve Monsters Ball
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				Title: <strong>[Introductions] All Hallows Eve Monsters Ball</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lady Reign</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 16:37:08</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 30pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: pristina;" class="bbc_font">The Foyer</span></span><br><hr><hr><div align="center">(http://content.imagesocket.com/images/ballroom2a3f.jpg)</div><hr><hr><br><div align="center"><span style="font-family: pristina;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="bbc_size">After a long travel, the gravel driveway is finally found which leads up to the great estate and castle owned by the glorious and renown Lady Reign. Servants bustle to and fro in order to finish last preparations as the guests start to arrive. Butlers escort gentlemen and ladies from their vehicles, carriages, and other fashions of transportation into the foyer while the grand ballroom is garnished for the revealing. Lady Reign's guests are forced to wait in more anticipation and to meet the others that has received the invitation sent out by the Lady's faithful companion; Jack the Ripper. <br><br>Shall the mingling begin?<br></span></span></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Introductions] All Hallows Eve Monsters Ball</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lovelygirl</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 18:25:24</strong>
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				Abigail (Abbey) was more than excited for the ball. She would be amongst her peers, the ones that accepted her for what she was. Society had all but outcast her for being a witch. At least at the ball, she could feel like she could be at home with the others. Abbey picked out her dress as soon as she received her invitation. It was a deep purple, her favorite color. It was a stunning dress and tonight was the night she could show it off. Abbey's gown (http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/5c/Purpleballgown.JPG)<br><br>She made sure her brown hair was pined loosely behind her head, to show off her stunning facial features and her hypnotic eyes. She was just happy she was invited back after her darling kitty shredded part of the Mistress's chaise. Abbey quickly had it repaired and apologized over and over for the mishap. Tonight Abbey would be going alone, happy to mingle and dance with the others. She loved dancing, but never had anyone to do it with. Tonight she would dance with whomever would ask. <br><br>Abbey was a sweet soul, unless you crossed her. She never used her magics for malice- unless she had to. Her powers were strong, and she never worried about enemies, she could just make the vanish if need be. But tonight would be about fun.&nbsp; Her car pulled up and she was ready to go. She draped a long velvet cloak over her to fight the night chill. Her driver opened the door and kissed her hand, she looked stunning as always. The drive was long, but it was worth it. Abbey smiled the whole way wondering just who would be there. Would the same people that attended last year be there, would there be some new people? Abbey could only wait in anticipation to see who was there. <br><br>Her car pulled up to the Mistress's house and the door was opened for her. She was escorted into the house in a grand fashion. She was already happy. Taking off her cape, it was whisked away with one of the servants. By the looks of it she was the first to arrive, but that was her, always on time. She was offered a glass of champagne and sipped it slowly just waiting for the other guest to arrive now and for their hostess to present herself.&nbsp; &nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Introductions] All Hallows Eve Monsters Ball</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenolord</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 22:06:42</strong>
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				Creatures large and small scuttled around the towering figure of their master, the Swarm Lord (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t297/XenoGuy/Trygon.jpg). The Swarm, consisting of everything from the smallest Nightmare Broodling (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t297/XenoGuy/Zerglin.jpg), to the massive Behemoth (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t297/XenoGuy/Tyranid.jpg) all milled about the larger figure.<br><br>"A party?" The words seethed from the larger creature's mouth. "How... interesting... I shall need to attend..." The creature looked over it's massive body, and tsked. "Ah, but I cannot attend as such... would be much to overpowering..." The creature turned into a mass of black shadow, as most melted away, leaving a solitary, humanoid figure in it's place. "Ah... much better." The raspy, demonic voice was replaced by a smooth, much more human one. Raising a claw, it shredding the veil of reality which lead to the mortal realm, and stepped out.<br><br>The figure wore a black tuxedo with a long flowing black cape. Atop his head was an obsidian crown jeweled lavishly with rubies, emeralds and sapphires. His long purple hair was nipped at playfully by the stiff wind, and the cool night air assaulted his nostrils with a pleasently crisp scent. From the Rip, a medium sized creature (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t297/XenoGuy/Hydralisk.jpg), looking like a snake with claws, and supported upon it's tail, slithered through, and hissed at the man. "Of course I am certain. You question me? Just see to it we maintain our positions. We don't want to loose the Human World completely, now do we." With a wave of his hand, the creature bowed and retreated, sealing the Rip behind it.<br><br>The man looked up to the large, stately mansion up the road. The driveway was long, but they didn't build the road close enough to the house. Or the otherway around, whichever happened to be the case. Putting one foot before the other, as all humans did, he walked up the path, his heavy black boots making a racket on his way up. Upon reaching the door, he grabbed hold of the massive knock, a brass ring gripped in the mouth of some creature not of his Brood, and dropped it to the door, the 'thunk' echoing inside. A man dressed in a drab duster cloak answered the door, said nothing and showed him in.<br><br>Showing him to the lobby, where a woman was already there, sipping champagne, the man in the drab cloak announced. "Lords and Ladies of the Dark: I present Xenolord, Swarm Lord of the Nightmare Arachnids." Xenolord bowed the other man. "Please wait in the lobby for the other guests to arrive." He nodded and took a few steps farther in. This night... was going to be fun.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Introductions] All Hallows Eve Monsters Ball</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lady Reign</strong> on <strong>22-10-2010, 00:04:07</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: tahoma;" class="bbc_font">A rather charming man (http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/avicela/Miscellaneous%20Characters/Jack.png) dressed in a finely tailor black suit, top hat, and cane waltz into the room. The crowd parted knowing who this particular individual was while he continued to dance along the polished marble floors of the foyer in order to greet the few guests that had showed. A few ladies of court were standing near the eastern wall took up their lavish fans and hastily attempted to cool their warming bodies. Oh yes, they knew him especially and the mysterious man flash them a charming smile and a wink to make them swoon. Mortal, Immortal; Man, Woman, Creature... each and everyone of them knew of the dark tale that followed this man and his legacy.&nbsp; <br><br>"Come away O'Child of the Night at the Bells call," he began while giving the entire room a low bow, his nose almost reaching towards the floor. Such a curious fellow for being such a dark soul. "And Thee shall take flight into the halls of flesh and delight, where dead hearts once again come alight," he rejoiced to the room with arms spread wide in a most welcoming gesture. Out of the corner of his eye, the odd man spotted the lovely Lady Abigail, witch extraordinaire, and grinned something wicked. "With mask upon your visage you sin in the mortal lust of men and of kin," he carried on while plucking up a rather stunning mask glittering with gold and jewels which had been set in ivory. <br><br>"Until there remains that ever present grin," he yet continued to recite the poem which was sent to all monsters, creatures, and persons abnormal while running a finger along his throat as if it were a knife to slice open his neck in a Chelsea smile. He arrived at the lovely lady and bowed his head slightly before her for a moment and then rose to place that extravagant mask upon her nose. "And from there it only begins".<br><br>He was silent for a moment before turning around in that grand gesture—arms wide spread again while his cape whirled in a dark mass of heavy fabric behind him. <br><br>"Welcome to the All Hallows Eve Monsters Ball!"<br><br>It wasn't too much longer before the man noticed the notorious and devious creature known as Xenolord. The Greeter headed over to his direction, removing his top hand and procured another mask from inside as if nothing more than a silly magician. "Ah, good evening My Lord. The Lady is pleased to see that you have arrived and is most grateful of your presence this evening. If you ever a need or want for anything tonight, make your request known and all your desires shall come true," he said before offering the ball mask to the Arachnid Lord.&nbsp; </span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Introductions] All Hallows Eve Monsters Ball</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>22-10-2010, 09:35:34</strong>
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				As the moon was high in the sky and Luna's bright lights danced over the building, touching the insides with her glow, a black corvette drove up the long driveway. It stopped as it came up to the employee's gathered out front and the widow rolled down. Inside was a young man in his late twenties who was dressed nicely in a black silk button up shirt and matching slacks. He had the skin of caucasian descent, short brown hair that framed his head nicely, and finally the most notable feature were his peircing green eyes. <br><br>As they offered to park his car he shook his head side to side and moved ahead himself, parking the car himself. It was his toy afterall, he rarely let anyone touch it, let alone drive it. Once parked he made sure to lock it up and head up to the mansion, giving a nod to everyone on his way as if to seem freindly enough. Little could they know the constant struggle in his soul, one that even reared its head as a young woman quickly ran past him trigging the predetors instinct that made him turn and think <em>"Food!"</em>. Yet even as he found himself wanting to pounce his human side quickly tightened the riegns of control. <br><br>After a moment he decided to get himself a drink and then the speech and welcome came, pronouncing this a monsters ball once again. It was rare that the Uratha associated themselves with other supernatural beings. All to often it brought about difficulties but as an alpha he had learned some of their uses and wasnt afraid to manipulate them into a position where they wanted to do everything they could to help his pack. Sometimes it was worthwhile to let them do as they pleased but more often he had to put them down when they threatened the sanctity of their territory. <br><br>The ones gathered so far did little to interest him in that moment. One reminded him of stories of the plague king, a spirit or rather god that their ancient progenitor Father wolf had failed to kill and yet only because a greater threat had emerged. The smell was even close to the plague kings children, what the Uratha called Beshilu. The other seemed normal enough at first glance but not once he caught her scent. It seemed vibrant and powerful telling him that she had some hidden powers but as to what those might be he could only guess. Whatever the case he was here to have a night of fun and be human. He owed himself that much
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Introductions] All Hallows Eve Monsters Ball</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>bubby</strong> on <strong>22-10-2010, 20:56:27</strong>
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				The smells that abounded in the new area were simply <em>wondrous</em> Not only did the smell of the forest surrounding the estate make her feel at home, but something was happening at the estate. Something big. Green eyes watched the goings on as cute wet black nose wrinkled, taking in the scents of....foooood. Luna sat just at the tree line, the moon glistened off snow white fur, causing an almost ethereal glow about the petite wolf. Demurey she sat there, snout lifted to the wind, that ruffled across her flank softly, fluffy tail wrapped about her paws. Pink tongue would sweep out again and again as she tried to contain the drool that just wouldn't <strong>stop</strong>. Finally, with a soft little whine she was on the move. Trotting in silence towards the Estate, she would sweep her eyes about, looking for the best spot to perch herself. Of course everyone was going in the huge front doors. But would that be wise? Should she be sneaky, or should she simply flounce on in? Choices, choices...<br><br>Stopping just at the edge of the grass leading to the massive front entrance, she would lay down slowly, head upon her front paws, and ponder. Watching all those that were entering, the idea formed that she was by far not the oddest at this gathering. Yet it was a party. Memories flitted through her mind of such occasions she had attended so long ago. Parties meant... invitations! Yes... she didn't have one of those. So, the question was...sneak in or pretend?<br><br>Oh, most definitely pretend. With a soft huff she was up again, trotting across the gravel driveway, loping up the many steps, she would stop right in front of the doors and settle herself down to sit. <br><br><em>Be pretty. People like pretty. Pretty will mean food!</em> Once again she would wrap her tail primly about her front paws, her fur rippling across her back as she gave herself a little shake to fluff herself perfectly. Emerald eyes would shine as she stared at the portal and willed it to open. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Introductions] All Hallows Eve Monsters Ball</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenolord</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 06:08:30</strong>
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				From the main hallway comes a rather youthful woman with red hair and a pale complexion. She hurries across the floor and whispers into Jack's ear. "Jack... Lady Reign regrets that she has been delayed for some time in the Midterm Void... I am afraid she will be unable to join us this night..."<br><br>"What?" Jack asks, keeping his voice down. "Delayed from her own party? How uncivil."<br><br>"What should we do now?" The redhead asks, looking at the guests who have arrived. "Should we usher them out?"<br><br>"No, my dear, that would be very unkind. The Lords and Ladies of the Night wait all year for this ball. To end it now would be almost cruel. We do what we have always done when the Lady is away. We take what she has provided, and make the best of it. Countess... best introduce yourself to our guests. You have just become the Ball's hostess." Any color left in the redhead's face drained.<br><br>"I can't host a ball, Jack! I'm a chamberlain, not a hostess."<br><br>"Please. You've hosted your share of Balls before. Just improvise." The woman nodded, took a step towards the guests, and cleared her throat.<br><br>"Lords and Ladies of the Night! If I might have your attention." The guests all turned to face her. "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Countess Elizabeth Bathory, chamberlain to the Lady Reign. It is with deepest apologies that the Lady Reign informs her guests and staff that she is indisposed of, and unable to attend." She nodded, trying to quiet the stem of 'awww's from the guests assembled. "But fear not. As the Lady's chamberlain, I have decided to continue in her stead. We will await the other guests before the night is through, and we shall have the night of our lives!"<br><br>-<br><br>From the back of the room, closest to the door, the darkly dressed man with the purple hair clapped. Good. He would have hated to have missed this year's party as well. Even through no fault of his own.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Introductions] All Hallows Eve Monsters Ball</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Suiko</strong> on <strong>29-10-2010, 05:31:01</strong>
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				The steady clatter of hooves upon stone echoed around the pathway that lead up to the grand estate where the party was due to take place. The twin mares were grand in both stature and breed; a pure black hue as deep as the night's sky that surrounded them, powerful muscles working effortlessly to pull the grand carridge that flowed seamlessly behind them.<br><br>It was a magnificent piece of architecture; a piece of art in it;s own right. The wood was smooth and seemed to shimmer in the light of the stars. Pained a deep&nbsp; wine red and embossed with fine patterns of gold it was the picture of elegance and class, as flamboyant and poised as the male who rode within it.<br><br>The seat was of perfected silk, colored the same dark red as the exterior, and Clive sat with a dignified posture, legs lightly crossed, arms folded as he gazed out the window at the countryside that rolled past, a small smirk upon his red lips; a look of constant satisfaction upon his graceful features. He sighed softly and tilted his head downward to examine his pointed nails, humming a nameless soft tune as the carridge rolled to a stop, the horses neighing softly before quieting... Fine creatures they were, but then anyone who knew of De'lure knew also that perfection was all that was required.<br><br>He stepped gracefully from the carridge, gazing briefly at the manor to behold its glory, appreciating the fine architecture for a moment before he swept into the main entrance hall, a slender blond eyebrow arching as it seemed he was one of the later guests to arrive... Fashionably late as he had planned, of course.<br><br>His gaze flicked briefly over those assembled, taking in a deep intake of air in order to absorb the many scents; so very exotic, so very appealing... The incubus' lips spread into a small smile as he prowled slowly through the crowd, a strange aura of unnatural and oddly pleasant heat surrounding the air close by him; Clive was a natural in such large crowds and as he came to a pause as he was offered a glass of champagne, accepting it with a small incline of the head.<br><br>"Such a banquet is laid out before me in this place... How very delicious..." He purred to himself, hypnotic eyes of deep crimson roaming over the large crowd as he attempted to pick out some potential entertainment for the night... He would, of course, be prim and proper in the openness of the hall, would dance as a gentleman would and dine in elegance... But it was all a precursor to debauchery, Sin and pleasures of the flesh...<br><br>He licked his lips slowly, eyes glittering slightly as he continued to observe... The evening would be oh so fun...
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Introductions] All Hallows Eve Monsters Ball</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LucianLuna</strong> on <strong>29-10-2010, 06:40:47</strong>
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				There was a roar of an engine as Lucian came speeding down the drive on his red and black Harley. The young vampire was wearing black leather pants and a red silk shirt with a black leather jacket and boots. He sped to the door and then squeled to a stop as he parked the bike.<br><br>Lucian jumped off and stepped inside, glancing around with his ice blue eyes at the others while he walked through the door. This was the first time he'd been to one of these parties and thought it might be interesting to attend when he received the invitation. He also hoped he might run into some old friends here or maybe make some new ones.<br><br>He took the glass of champagne when it was offered to him and leaned against a wall,&nbsp; &nbsp; listening as the announcement was made. Good, they decided to continue. He would have hated it if the first ball he ever attended got cancelled.
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