War of the Void
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				Title: <strong>War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Maverick Hunter Cake</strong> on <strong>26-03-2012, 07:06:11</strong>
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				Within all of time and existence, there exists many worlds that co exist together in blissful, ignorant harmony as they go about their wars, destruction, rebirths, all unaware of the existence of many worlds and universes. They could never know, for while there would be a great multitude who would call for peace between all...There would be those who hide themselves in the dark and try their hand at conquering all....It would surely be a plague to all of existence, or say one race charged with keeping the threads of the Universes tight around the seams...<br><br>Tucked away in the inky blackness of the Void, a pocket of shear timelessness tucked away in the very center of Existence, sits a world inhabited by the most beautiful array of crystals imaginable. They dot the landscape in all shapes, sizes and colors, painting the most beautiful rainbow. But beauty is not the only quality these crystals possess, for if all are kept at a certain level of power, they keep the walls of the universes from crumbling and revealing the existence of multiple worlds. The Geoians are the keepers of the crystals, in charge of keeping the balance for all of time, an endeavor they were very successful in....until now.<br><br>It was all so sudden for the Geoian woman Anima, one of the many Geoians who lived on&nbsp; that tiny world. Her friends, her family...the crystals! Almost all were destroyed when someone...no...some demon burst through one of the very crystals as if it was a doorway, unleashing their fiendish army through their home! It burned their homes to cinders, leaving only a few shells of temples left, a skeleton of their former glory....She could here the elders screaming from her hiding place with the rubble...The geoian could only cry silent tears as the destruction of her home went on for hours, her people screaming all the while. When only the crackling of small flames could be heard, Anima dragged herself from her place of haven, soot and blood covering her in splotches all the while. After vainly trying to stir many of her comrades into consciousness, their souls moved on to the next life...But something beamed with light, she quickly realized, the crystals! Some survived, and if she didn't try to handle the damage, she would not know what could happen!<br><br>Pulling herself to her feat, Anima rushed over to one of the remaining crystals, a monolith over all others that had grown up around it.'I need....I need help...I can hear the chaos being sown...! I can feel those with the power to help me! I must bring them here! I must!'She cried in her thoughts, her whole being glowing with a pure light as she focused her power into bringing those who could help. But alas, her mental fortitude was not enough to sustain the pulse of energy for long as she dropped to the ground, having only accomplished in sending the heroes she and her people needed to a world close by.<br><br>The new destination of the portals would land upon a sandy beach of a small island, a a beautiful ivory castle only a small walk away from the gentle waves of the sea. The castle towers reach high into the sky, as if to grasp the clouds right out of the light blue expanse. The roof&nbsp; The majestic castle was surrounded by many beautiful gardens holding a menagerie of animals and flora of all kinds as a stone pathway clears a path through it to the castle doors. Small streams run through the gardens, filling the air with a pleasant garbling sound through the air, as well as the promise of fresh water for all living things of the island. But even with all this beauty, an aura of sadness hangs within the air....<br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Anima is a 2000 (20) year old Geoian.<br>(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa424/NevahsValkryrie/Elves/Elf_Female.jpg)<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vergil1989</strong> on <strong>26-03-2012, 08:11:38</strong>
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				<div align="center"><strong>Ezio Auditore da Firenze</strong></div><br>Ezio Auditore had paid a visit to who he thought was a friend of his father's, but that morning saw events take a turn for the worst he could have possibly imagined.&nbsp; Uberto Alberti was there, standing on the wooden platform that served as a hanging post, and the victims of that day were his father and two brothers.&nbsp; The man he thought was his ally, the man he had handed those documents to just yesterday was currently saying his family were enemies, traitors, and unless proof was given to say otherwise, they were going to be hung then and there.&nbsp; Ezio cried out, saying he had given documents to Uberto just yesterday, as did his father although he didn't know Ezio had been the messenger, a fact he'd never find out in this life.&nbsp; The crowds in front of the platform would only part after being pushed aside by Ezio who was currently in his father's robes and carrying his weapons as well, something else he hadn't expected to find just yesterday either.&nbsp; The last day had revealed many secrets, and there would be more before the year was over.&nbsp; Since there was nothing to say that his family was innocent, Uberto gave the order for the execution to be over with, and the guard nearby pulled the lever, letting the floor drop out from under his family before his eyes.&nbsp; Ezio could do nothing but watch as his father and two brothers were hanged and subsequently killed as their necks broke at the same time.&nbsp; At least it was quick for them, but it all happened as if in slow motion to Ezio until Uberto commanded the guards to slay him next.&nbsp; Snapping out of his daze, Ezio turned his eyes towards the betrayer.&nbsp; "I'll kill you for what you've done!"<br><br>Someone in the crowd had ever ideas, and wise words to share with the young man.&nbsp; Telling him to run, Ezio could do little else since then and there, he was no warrior.&nbsp; Later, after his training was complete, he'd be able to hold his own against nearly any foe, but at that moment, he was a man on the run with the rest of his family to consider.&nbsp; His mother when he found her, was not talking for obvious reasons, besides the death of her husband and two sons, since the guards had had their way with her, but his sister at least was alright.&nbsp; Traveling to the family villa, Ezio stayed for a couple of months to learn swordplay and how to survive on the streets as a wanted man before hearing of the strange holes that were appearing where they shouldn't be possible.&nbsp; He was curious despite all that had happened, and so packed up and made ready to leave for the closest one.&nbsp; His heritage would have to wait.&nbsp; He needed time to heal and to grow before he felt ready to take up his father's old role.&nbsp; Patting his white horse as he dismounted and gathered his few supplies and belongings, Ezio Auditore didn't look back as he stepped through the hole before him, letting his horse run wild despite the fact he and his mount had been through a fair bit already.&nbsp; Coming out the other end after a wild ride through a bright tunnel that twisted and turned before bursting into star light which eventually shot him out the other end, Ezio dusted himself off as he stood up from the beautiful flowery place he had wound up in, only making a couple of grass stains on his pants a bit worse for his trouble on his mostly white outfit.&nbsp; He needed to figure out where he was and fast, but he wasn't afraid or concerned.&nbsp; Few people could have ever imagined what he was seeing now.&nbsp; Despite the beauty before him however, Ezio does feel that small bit of sadness in the air, and wonders how such is possible as he carefully checks the area for signs of life, among other things.&nbsp; In a strange world as this, curiosity would probably save his life more than being careful at this point.<br><br>(19&nbsp; &nbsp;Your total roll is 19.<br>Perception bonus +4<br>Which means a 23 altogether if I did that right.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Maverick Hunter Cake</strong> on <strong>26-03-2012, 08:53:41</strong>
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				Ezio<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">With your eagle like sight, the first thing that grabs your attention is the magnificent marble white castle that lies right behind you, dwarfing you with it's tremendous size. Its regal towers boast a craftsmanship most mundane builders could not even hope to master in their lifetime. The roof is a splendid lavender color, a bit odd for a castle, but that is all you can discern from the ground. The building does look like something out of a fairy tale... Within the gardens, there are flowers of hues and sizes you have never seen before, along with those that are spread through your hometown. You also notice a faint shaking in the bushes, the source of it being a few peacocks who have seemed to take cover from the stranger now trespassing in their home. There is also a flash off on the beach, something even a fool would have noticed! You see a man armored in deep blue armor investigate the area, but he seems unaware of your presence. </div></div><br><br>--------------------------------------------------------------------------<span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">X</span>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>"X, this mission of utmost importance. Enemies we have never seen before are pouring from these rips of energy showing up in all the major cities. We are having a hard time keeping them back, even now as more are coming through. It all depends on you, X! This is a very dangerous mission, and we can't help you once you go through...Please be careful..."Alia warned through the comm link that was now soon to be severed as X stood before one of the very portals that caused his world so much trouble.<br><br>It had sprung up in the very center of the crash site of the Eurasia colony, a very ominous place for such a dangerous phenomenon indeed. The very earth was scorched underneath the reploid's feet, a brittle and dry crust that now supported his weight. Nothing had grown here since that fateful day, the skeletal remains of the colony still clear as day to all who now traveled this wasteland. The portal's light cast an eerie blue glow upon everything within&nbsp; twenty feet of it,&nbsp; as if spirits would dash from the energy gate's maw as if to escape their nasty fate.<br><br>X took a deep breath to calm his nerves, knowing very well he had to be at his best in order to complete his new mission and return home to all of his friends safely. The mission to find the source of these portals and stop them from springing up in this world ever again."I understand, Alia. I was briefed very clearly about what my mission is. I will be careful, I can't afford to let anyone else be hurt by the enemies from the portal...It's my duty as a maverick hunter, and I won't fail that. See you soon."X said quietly before taking a leap of faith into the glowing gate. His comm link crackled with white noise, painfully breaking the connection with HQ that he had...and the connection with his friends and allies. <br><br>After a journey through blinding blue light that seemed to stretch on forever, X felt the airy ground of the tunnel seemed to be replaced with...."Sand?" He muttered quietly, raising his arm to shield his emerald eyes from the strong sunlight. He bent down to shift the earthy granules through his fingers to make sure that it was real sand that he stood on and not a trick of the portal."I ended up....somewhere pretty."The gentle reploid stated as he stared in awe of the giant castle, having not seen something like this with his own eyes. Many depictions of these types of buildings were stored in data consoles and books....But to see such a fey like castle in real color. It was nice.... Especially since so much life grew around it!"It's nice to see such life hear....but why did that portal lead me here?"X muttered as he looked at the castle again, deep in thought.<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vergil1989</strong> on <strong>26-03-2012, 17:22:28</strong>
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				<div align="center"><strong>Ezio Auditore da Firenze</strong></div><br>Even a blind man could have felt how immense the castle was which as Ezio turned became much better defined as his eagle like eyes swept over the building.&nbsp; Only in fairy tales had he ever heard of such a thing as this since the architecture alone would have made Leonardo Da Vinci quite giddy with excitement.&nbsp; Even so, the assassin wasn't immune to its charm anymore than a normal man might have been, and felt a faint smile cross his face before turning his head after seeing something in the corner of his eyes, in the bushes.&nbsp; Seeing it was simply a few peacocks, a rare bird back home but not unheard of by any means, Ezio shrugged before seeing a flash of light near the beach.&nbsp; He had a feeling it was the same as what had happened with him when he had appeared, but whether or not whatever had come through was friendly was yet to be seen as he made his way quietly over to that direction.&nbsp; What cover there was, Ezio used as best as he could, hoping he'd be able to get close enough to see the new arrival without being seen himself so that he could better judge who or what had just arrived.&nbsp; Erring on the side of caution was a good idea most likely since he had no friends or allies to call upon here, at least not yet.&nbsp; He didn't plan to attack whoever had come, only to observe unless there was no choice but to defend himself.<br><br>(19&nbsp; &nbsp;Your total roll is 19.<br>Stealth +8<br>That's twice now I've gotten a 19 on the first roll.&nbsp; How I don't know I swear lol.&nbsp; 27 altogether.)
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				Post by: <strong>Maverick Hunter Cake</strong> on <strong>26-03-2012, 18:37:58</strong>
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				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Perception: 5(roll) + 7(total skill mod) = 12 Nope, not seeing shit</div></div><br>X continues investigating the area he had ended up in, unaware of the assassin who was now sneaking about. His attention was preoccupied by the presence of a rather colorful bird that was now scuttling across the beach at a frantic pace."Is that.....a peacock?"X whispered in astonishment at the colorful avian. He had never seen one that was not in a book or a robotic replica of the animal. It was beautiful! Maybe he could get it to come closer!"It's okay little guy...Don't be scared, I won't hurt you..."X cooed at the small bird as he cautiously stepped forward, his hand outstretched in some kind of gesture of peace.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Handle Animal: 12(roll) + 4(total skill mod) = 16</div></div><br>The bird let out a terrified squawk as it turned tail and ran as fast as its little legs could go. It flapped its wings frantically as if to fly off, but was unable to. X let out a soft gasp, trying to call out to the bird."W-Wait!....Oh."He muttered, pouting a bit. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vergil1989</strong> on <strong>26-03-2012, 19:05:01</strong>
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				Being unseen at the moment, stealth proving to be second nature to the young assassin in training, Ezio saw all that he needed to see of his very strangely armored guest in front of him.&nbsp; The fact he had tried to charm an animal into liking him, despite failing in the attempt, showed his kind spirit and nature in general.&nbsp; Unable to contain himself, Ezio laughed lightly as he stood, pulling his hood down at the same time before making his way to X's side.&nbsp; "I see you have a real hand at charming the wild life my strangely armored friend.&nbsp; You must be here for the same reason I am if your manner of appearance is anything to go by.&nbsp; Ah, forgive my rudeness, my name is Ezio Auditore da Firenze.&nbsp; It's a pleasure to meet you.&nbsp; Who might you be and forgive my further rudeness, but WHAT are you?"&nbsp; Ezio asked, having never seen the like before, but before this journey was over, he'd see a lot more most likely.&nbsp; Holding out his right hand which would hold his first hidden blade in the future, (before he gained the skills necessary to wield two at the same time,) Ezio gave a brief smile to the warrior before him regardless if X shook his hand or not.
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Maverick Hunter Cake</strong> on <strong>26-03-2012, 19:35:29</strong>
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				X turned quickly to meet the source of the voice, alert to the presence that wasn't there before with his green yes drawn to the figure that addressed him. He did not draw, as the voice was more jovial and non threatening then the usual maniacal laughter he was used to. The human man seemed....alright, if a bit strangely dressed. It looked like the man was dressed up in a costume from a museum. The green eyed reploid hesitantly clasped the hand held out to him in a friendly handshake."My name is X, it's nice to meet you, Ezio."He said warmly, though he quirked an eyebrow at being asked what he was."I am a reploid...."He said cautiously, curious now. Humans knew what reploids were....why didn't this man know? 
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vergil1989</strong> on <strong>26-03-2012, 19:52:24</strong>
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				It was hard not to like this strange man before him, and Ezio felt his face lift up into a bit of a wider smile as 'X' spoke after shaking his hand, learning a bit more about the person before him.&nbsp; Ezio himself was dressed in his father's old robes and gear, the red in the cape part of the family's banner, when...they still had a home to call their own anyway.&nbsp; He had had time to heal from it already, but not nearly enough, not as long as Uberto Alberti drew breath.&nbsp; Even so, that was for another time.&nbsp; Cocking his head quizzically to the side, Ezio wasn't sure how to respond to what X said.&nbsp; "I'm sorry, but I've never heard of a Reploid before.&nbsp; Perhaps we are a bit more different than we both realize.&nbsp; I come from Florence, Italy during the year of 1476.&nbsp; I am an assassin, part of an ancient order of assassins that have dedicated their lives to fighting the Templars of my world who, according to my Uncle Mario and the books he keeps in his possession, want to rule the world as they see fit.&nbsp; All that aside, I have only begun to understand it all myself.&nbsp; So, what of you X?&nbsp; What brings you to this strange world?&nbsp; I have never seen the like of such architecture before save for in fairy tales and stories at best, and that's not the only thing that's odd here.&nbsp; It was early morning when I entered a 'hole' that hung suspended a foot off the ground, and now it is later in the day than the passage of time should allow for how long I've been here.&nbsp; So much here makes little sense, but I assume we shall find out together, si?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>28-03-2012, 17:49:10</strong>
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				As X and Ezio where talking on the beach they spot a bright light a few yards down the beach as another portal opens up and a young girl steps out. “Lulu, Wakka, Tidus!!! Where are you.?!?!” &nbsp;The young girl shouts as she frantically looks about for someone or something. <br><br>“Oh my goodness.” &nbsp;she says as her eyes finally stop and stare up at the castle. “It's so beautiful.” &nbsp;
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				Post by: <strong>Maverick Hunter Cake</strong> on <strong>28-03-2012, 18:13:56</strong>
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				"I know nothing of this world, I am investigating the energy gates as part of my mission. And it seems I will explain a bit then."X said, feeling a bit out of the loop after hearing about where his new companion came from. That was in the distant past! No wonder Ezio looked like he jumped right out of the archives!"IT's the year 20XX, and I come from Abel city. I am a reploid, a constructed humanoid built by humans to carry out dangerous tasks humans are ill suited to perform. Reploids sometimes go bad or insane and hurt other reploids and humans....I am a Maverick Hunter, and I am charged with bringing these "mavericks" into custody if possible. Most tend to not want to go...So I have to fight. It's not something I wish to do...."X sighed, a frown overtaking the friendly smile that had graced the Reploid's expression before."As for the time differences, it might because of how we travel...how the gates move us, I am not sure...."<br><br>X raised his hands to his face protectively as he jumped back, the flash of the portal turning the sands a pale blue in the light as it opened a small ways from the two men. The sudden appearance had forced X into defensive action, but the reploid relaxed his guard when it was a young woman who had stepped through. She was not armed, at least not at the moment.<br><br>"Hello?"X called hesitantly to Yuna, trying to get her attention. It seems this mystery was only deepening.
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				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>28-03-2012, 18:48:59</strong>
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				Snapped out of her admiration of the castle by a strange voice Yuna turns to look at the direction it came from. She stares at it for some time in quiet contemplation before carefully approaching it.<br><br>“My goodness is that an actual speaking Machina? It looks quite new but I thought that Yevon forbade the building of new Machina ages ago?” &nbsp;she mumbles aloud as she walks around the Reploid. <br><br>“I am sure that Rikku would love to study this thing.” &nbsp;she says as her walk around it finally ended as she bumps straight into Ezio. <br><br>“Oh my goodness I am so sorry.” &nbsp;She says as she rubs her sore nose. “So tell me does this Machina belong to you?”
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				Post by: <strong>Vergil1989</strong> on <strong>28-03-2012, 19:01:29</strong>
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				Ezio had listened carefully to all that X had to say before trying to decide what to make of it all.&nbsp; He if what X said was true, was from the distant past, while this Reploid was from the distant future.&nbsp; That made sense in a very weird sort of way, but it still sounded impossible, or it would have been if not for the proof all around them at present.&nbsp; They had both come to a 'portal or gate' for two different reasons but had arrived in the same place at relatively the same time.&nbsp; And it seemed they wouldn't be the only ones as yet a third joined them, the assassin turning gracefully to face the light rather than look away from it as X had done.&nbsp; "Hold that thought X since it seems we are not alone anymore."&nbsp; Ezio replied, admiring the beautiful woman as he put his right hand under his chin in a thoughtful pose as she approached, his eyes unable but to sweep over her figure until she started to walk around the Reploid beside him.&nbsp; He cocked his head to the side and didn't move an inch as she accidentally bumped into him, but he chuckled in good humor as he shook his head at her question.&nbsp; "I assume you mean this man beside me when you say Machina, another word for machine from wherever it is you came from.&nbsp; I think I'll let him answer that question himself however since it'd be rude for me to talk for a friend.&nbsp; He's quite capable of speaking for himself, as you'll find out soon enough.&nbsp; As for you, who might you be?&nbsp; My own name is Ezio Auditore."&nbsp; The assassin bit he kept to himself for now, unsure how she'd handle such news since women were still kind of treated as second class citizens of a sort, but things were getting better in that regard.&nbsp; He himself saw them as equals but he still had it ingrained in his being to protect them and what have you, even the ones that fought on equal footing with men like him.
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				Post by: <strong>Maverick Hunter Cake</strong> on <strong>28-03-2012, 19:18:15</strong>
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				X felt as if he was a tad exposed as Yuna studied him, as if he was under scrutiny for some kind of crime he did not commit. The blue maverick hunter felt as bit disturbed as he was referred to as "it" and not "he". Reploids were their own beings, and while many do work with or under the commands of humans, they did have the thought process to disregard an order, or in his case, hesitate even when the data showed him he was able to succeed. He only felt a tad bit better as Ezio stood up for him.<br><br>The gentle seeming woman seemed to know of machines, but not of Reploids, just like Ezio.'Another world...'He thought, straightening himself up, though his arms were still subconsciously crossed over his chest, more in nervousness than defiance."I don't belong to anyone....My name is X, and I would prefer is no one tried to mess with me by looking at my insides."He said quietly, not wanting to appear threatening. His green eyes darted to the beige, gritty sand, as if something were there. Anything to put Yuna at ease.
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>28-03-2012, 20:34:00</strong>
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				“Oh I am sorry X. I meant no offense by that.” &nbsp;Yuna replies with a bow as her cheeks redden slightly with embarrassment. “It's just that I have never seen a truly self-aware Machina before though I have heard tales that they have existed once before.” &nbsp;<br><br>Coming up from her bow she gently smiles. “It is a pleasure to meet you both I am named Yuna.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ZameRagues</strong> on <strong>29-03-2012, 05:02:43</strong>
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				Sam Gideon runs down a steel corridor and enters a hangar bay of escape pods. Quickly getting inside before the tactical nuke below explodes. "Launching escape pod now." The pod moves forwards, then it's engines kick on, sending the pod shooting forward and off it's track. Flying down the tunnel, explosions begin to go off within the tunnel knocking around the escape pod. Colliding with the side of the tunnel several times, the pod is now out of control. Tumbling about, the ship is pushed further down the tunnel as a bright white rift opens blocking the exit of the tunnel. The pod flew through the opening, the bright light blinding Sam within. <br><br>The pod exited the other side of the rift opening, bright blue sky and clear water below. Bouncing across the surface of the water a couple times before crashing into the sandy shore, inertia forcing it still a good 20 feet. On the shore sat, finally still, a small craft. Scorched disfigured metal, traces of the red paint that had colored it, still though in one piece. Sam picked up his head, the electronics were shot, he didn't know what was outside. "Fuck me." A course but fairly calm voice. Reaching up he tried the latch to open the door, didn't work. "Damn it, open up." Pushing on the door did nothing either. Clenching his fist he activated the Electromagnetic Charge, and with a few well placed punches managed to knock the top hatch off. The bright blue sky almost blinding, standing up he took a second for his eyes to adjust. Sam jumped out of the damaged pod onto the natural ground as the suit opened it's heat valves to cool the suit. Steam rose from several spots of his body, before the valves retracted. Looking around he took in the surroundings, sand, water, and a blue sky. "Where the fuck am I?" Sam stood in awe, he was just in an exploding colony high in space. Sam kept his helmet covering his face, to others he looked like some kind of battle robot.<br><br>At 2012-03-28 22:03:45, ZameRagues (uid: 18627) rolls: 1d20 Result: 20 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=36339) plus Wis +2 =22<br>((Natural 20 first roll. =) ))
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vergil1989</strong> on <strong>29-03-2012, 05:10:00</strong>
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				"Ah do not worry about it.&nbsp; Today was the first time I had ever seen anything like X before as well, but he indeed acts and thinks like a real person or so I've seen anyway.&nbsp; So, what do you all make of this?"&nbsp; Ezio asked, referring to the area around them mostly, unsure what they were being brought here for, if anything.&nbsp; It couldn't be coincidence, but on the other hand the assassin didn't buy into fate and all that either....yet.&nbsp; That would come later.&nbsp; For now he too crossed his arms over his chest and slowly started towards the castle, figuring it was as good as place as any to start looking around.&nbsp; "I think we might find some answers in the castle X and Lady Yuna.&nbsp; Myself and our Reploid friend have been here a little longer and other than some wild animals, have not seen anything more to say anyone lives here anymore.&nbsp; If they do they've remained hidden for some reason.&nbsp; Introducing ourselves seems only appropriate, don't you two think?"&nbsp; Ezio asked cheerfully, having fun despite himself as he lingered only long enough to hear a reply from both of them.&nbsp; Regardless, he planned to move on ahead unless they had a better idea.<br><br>Thankfully he hadn't gone too far otherwise the sudden arrival of the pod would have squished him flat.&nbsp; Ezio jumped back fast all the same and drew his sword out of instinct, unsure if what had just shown up was an enemy or a friend.&nbsp; "X, defensive position, protect Yuna!"&nbsp; He shouted without thinking, unaware she was able to fight as well as he saw the strange machine open up and let out an even stranger person.&nbsp; "Is this one of yours X?"&nbsp; He asked, having no idea there was a man inside the battle armor suit that now stood before them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Maverick Hunter Cake</strong> on <strong>29-03-2012, 05:45:30</strong>
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				"It's alright....Just please don't call me "machina" as if it's my name anymore, okay?"X pleaded with Yuna, not wanting to feel this way anymore about the whole situation. It made it all the more harder to explore when you had to worry about someone trying to refer to you as that... especially when mentioning being examined by someone who would not know how you worked. The blue maverick hunter's gaze followed Ezio has he had taken the first few steps toward's the castle's exquisitely designed hand carved doors.<br><br>"It would be...but we should be cautious, we don't know who might be in there, and if they would do us harm-!!!"X was cut short as the large escape pod crashed into the beach, disturbing the sand and sending any wildlife in the area screeching and squawking for cover. Quickly following Ezio's advice, he stood in front of Yuna as a reploid shield, ready to defend. He did so in a manner that would not obscure her vision in anyway.<br><br>The reploid did not answer Ezio, studying the man in the strange armor..."He could be...."He muttered before taking a more diplomatic approach to the situation."Hello?! Are you alright?!"He called out, not yet calling his buster. <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"> Perception Check: 8(roll) + 7(total skill mod) = 15</div></div>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>Sam Gideon<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">( You guys are ridiculous when it comes to Perception checks! XD )<br><br>As you begin to scan your surroundings, the first things you notice besides the very plain as day beach that you landed upon are the people standing upon it. Two men and a woman stand before you, both of the men now in active positions. The first man is dressed what seems to be a Medieval fair costume, complete with a sword now pointed towards you. He doesn't make any other motions towards you, and while it is a threat, considering you just smashed your way onto a beach in a pod, you probably startled all of them out of their minds. <br><br>The second man is armored in a more modern suit for protection that seems to have a very blue color based motif, with only the gem or light upon the helm and the white gloves as a giver of a entirely different color. Unlike the first man, he has not drawn any weapon, but is standing as a living shield between you and the woman behind him. He is calling to you and asking about your well being. However, you feel that the blue armored man isn't completely human, though you can't exactly place why.<br><br>The last person upon the beach is a young woman with soft brown hair and dressed in a manner that would remind one of a geisha or a Japanese priestess, with some minor detail changes, mainly color and dress style. Her eyes are two different colors, one is blue as the sky, the other green as an emerald, matching the eye color of the blue armored man ready to protect her. She hasn't made a hostile move either.<br><br>Behind them, you see the same lively and beautiful gardens of the castle, the sight welcoming and odd at the same time. Especially after what you just went through. It boasts many flowers from all around the world, all which are vibrant of color and full of life. A stream runs through the beautiful gardens, filling the air with the peaceful babbling of the brook.<br><br>The castle it surrounds is of a polished white marble, standing tall and proud as it seems to pierce the heavens with it's lavender roofed towers. It is of a masterful craftsmanship, such much so that it seems like magic that it could stand here so well. Yet despite all this beauty, you feel a hanging veil of sadness withing the air....<br><br>You also hear a rising din coming from within the castle! Uh oh, your landing probably made a hell of noise and disturbed the occupants inside!&nbsp; </div></div><br>((Everyone besides Zames(rolled already), roll Perception checks.))
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ZameRagues</strong> on <strong>29-03-2012, 06:02:35</strong>
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				Sam stared at the small group standing in front of him. A man in armor, a woman, and a swordsman. Nothing screamed Russian, in fact they seemed be to out of place themselves, at least based on there appearance to each other. Slightly raising his hands to give a sign that he wasn't armed, his helmet retracted. A rug-id man with brushed back black hair, he was covered in sweat how ever, only his face showed. "I'm Sam, who are all of you?" The three people in front of him, were more important to figure out then the castle at the moment.
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>29-03-2012, 12:37:45</strong>
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				Yuna was glad that she still had those who wished to act as her guardians as Ezio and X went on the defensive to protect her. Realizing that the new arrival did not intend to harm them... at least not at the moment Yuna steps to the side of X and gently bows to the man as she speaks. “It is a pleasure to meet you Sam I am Yuna.”<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">perception check</div><div class="spoiler_body">1d20+3=20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3437740/) </div></div> 
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vergil1989</strong> on <strong>29-03-2012, 17:42:04</strong>
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				((All we've rolled really is perception checks lol.))<br><br><div align="center"><strong>Ezio Auditore da Firenze</strong></div><br>Ezio slowly lowered his blade and put it back into the sheath on his hip as he studied the man before him just as intently as the rest of them had been doing as Yuna stepped around the maverick hunter to introduce herself.&nbsp; He almost stood in front of her himself until Sam as he called himself a moment later, held his hands up to show he wasn't armed, at least visibly as far as the assassin could tell.&nbsp; Even so, he nodded and visibly relaxed despite the noise that could be heard coming from the castle since Sam's arrival.&nbsp; Something was stirring and Ezio wasn't sure what to make of it, but for now he was more worried about the people around him, at least at the moment.&nbsp; "My name is Ezio Auditore.&nbsp; Beyond that, the rest will have to wait since it sounds like you woke up a hornet's nest with your crash landing Sam.&nbsp; We need to be sure that whatever's in the castle is not hostile before we all regret it."&nbsp; He wasn't trying to take charge by any means, but he was concerned since they were in a strange world without a clue as to what was going on around them or why they had gathered together as they had.&nbsp; The longer he spent here, the more Ezio wondered what was to come up ahead for all of them if they truly were supposed to band together.&nbsp; Attempting to put his assassin training into practice, Ezio immediately went for the closest hiding spot he could find, almost hoping that whatever was inside would come out so they could get a good look at what they were dealing with first before it spotted them should it indeed prove hostile.&nbsp; It was better to be prepared than caught unawares....<br><br>Stealth check<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">12&nbsp; &nbsp;Your total roll is 12.<br>Stealth bonus +8<br>Total is 20</div></div><br>Knowledge-Local check<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">16&nbsp; &nbsp;Your total roll is 16.<br>Bonus is +5<br>Total is 21</div></div><br>((If I can't do both just let me know and I'll edit it.))
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Maverick Hunter Cake</strong> on <strong>01-04-2012, 21:50:21</strong>
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				"And my name is X, but I do think Ezio has a point. They might not be friendly."X muttered, hoping that whoever&nbsp; was coming. The maverick hunter was going to try and talk down whoever would burst from the beautiful structure to greet them. He hoped they were as calm about this whole mess as Sam, Ezio and Yuna were, but the reploid felt that it was not going to be that easy. At the very least, he could divert attention. If they were hostile, he didn't want the others hurt.<br><br>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>From the large wooden doors of the castle that were hurriedly swung open, two fairly armored men scurried out, shakily holding swords in their hands. They don't look too threatening, but anyone is a danger wielding a sword, no matter how bad they are with it. The two begin to survey the area, looking for the source of the commotion.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Guard 1: Perception - 1(roll) -1(wis mod) = 0<br>Guard 2: Perception - 11 - 1 = 10</div></div><br>((I will respond after everyone does what they want to do...))
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>03-04-2012, 16:14:10</strong>
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				Yuna quickly turns to face the guards but does not make any threatening moves. Instead she politely bows as she speaks. “Please excuse us we mean you no harm. We are but simple travelers who have lost our way. If you could be so kind as to help us we would be most appreciative.” &nbsp;<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Diplomacy roll</div><div class="spoiler_body">1d20+3=23 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3446762/) </div></div> 
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ZameRagues</strong> on <strong>04-04-2012, 06:23:18</strong>
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				Sam turned to see the frightened men with swords. Everyone seemed to be of a different time, or maybe he was from a different time. Regardless, his escape pod entrance had made a great deal of noise and disturbed the peace here. Sam simply kept his hands up as a sign of peace, his face exposed as well.
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Maverick Hunter Cake</strong> on <strong>09-04-2012, 14:07:12</strong>
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				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Guards' Checks</div><div class="spoiler_body">Guard 1 - Sense motive: 15(roll) -1(wis mod) =18<br>Guard 2 - Sense Motive: 19 - 1(wis mod) = 18 </div></div><br>The first guard lowered his sword, motioning for his companion to do the same at Yuna's words. She had calmed them down considerably."You do not seem to be Lolotte's minions and did not draw weapons on us, even though we had done so first. We cannot do much for...but maybe...Come with us, maybe our queen can help you better...I am sure she would not just have you stand here...Please, come with us."The man said, waving them to follow him into the castle with him and his friend.<br><br>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>X looked to Yuna, smiling a little bit."You're a lot better at calming people down...Good thing I didn't try that.It might have ended a bit badly..."He said softly, sheepishly referring to scaring off the peacock early. He was glad only Ezio had seen that...it had been rather silly to see. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: War of the Void</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>12-04-2012, 16:13:10</strong>
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				“Thank you “ Yuna says to the guards as she stands from her bow and starts to follow them. “If you would be so kind as to answer a few questions for me it would be a big help. In particular what land is this? And who is this Lolotte that you mentioned?” &nbsp;<br><br>When X made mention of her being good at calming people down Yuna gives a slight shake of her head as she whispers back to him. “I simply like to treat people the way I wish to be treated myself. I would rather not have to resort to violence unless there is no other alternative and even then I try to use no mire force than is necessary to save myself and my companions.”
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