FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning
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				Title: <strong>FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sepsep</strong> on <strong>29-04-2015, 21:13:33</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size">The City of the Skies (http://i.imgur.com/dCsf501.jpg?1)</span></div><br>When one speaks of the Purvema Region; those seemingly endless islands floating in the sky above the Great Naldoan Sea; many things come to mind. Of Airships, Glossaire Rings spinning as they ignore gravity and grant even the most landbound wings of their own. Of Bhujerba, with its miles of marketplaces, mines, and the many bridges that span the surrounding Floating Lands. Of Judges, brought to the Floating Lands by the alliance between Archadia and Bhujerba's Marquis. Of Skypirates, who like their Airships ignore all laws but those they deem worth their time, bowing to neither Lord nor Judge as they work the skies.<br><br>The difference between speaking and living, however, lies in one crucial fact that almost all accounts ignore. The Wind. Sometimes soft as a lover's kiss, at other times as harsh as a lover's scorn; the Winds of the Purvema are ceaseless, and on days like today it can be truly miserable. The Wind rushes through Bhujerba, turning small stones, sticks, and dust into stinging fingers slapping at exposed skin. Its foul mood drives most of the streets empty, individuals ducking indoors and market stalls setting up broad screens to keep what wind they can out and what customers they can in.<br><br>With a wind like today's, it is no surprise that Benoit returns early from the tavern, a folded and windbeaten slip of paper fluttering between his fingers. Out of the wind, and into the Aerodrome; walking through the grandly arched roof of the Central Chamber, small groups and individuals moving this way and that as enterprising Moogles manage the board showing purchasable flights and prices for airship docking, and voices complaining of the powerful weather outside. A nod shared with a tattooed Bangaa sees Benoit slip through the doors leading to Private Ships, just as a last shred of familial ties sees Benoit able to dock the <em>Green Shimmer</em> for next to nothing.<br><br>A large elevator sees him the rest of the way, opening to one of the numerous Docks carved into the underside of Bhujerba. The Dock might be old and relatively uncared for, his wallet may be stretched thin by having made it so far from Archadia, but the ship before him is his. And the slip of paper, at least, is a chance to get both feet back on the ground.<br><br>Not that anyone living in the Purvema would ever consider such a phrase, of course.
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				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sleepingferret</strong> on <strong>02-05-2015, 05:20:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/FFd6%20-%20char%20pic.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Hiroshi Sagara (http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/hiroshi.html)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Bhujerba; Aerodrome (The Docks)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>78</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br><em>Why of all the.....</em> Hiroshi shook the thoughts from his head. <em>No... his old friend had nothing to do with those damn fools.&nbsp; For all the crazy things he knew Benoit had done, he had never sent trouble Hiroshi's way.&nbsp; No, any long washed away bloodstains from Hiroshi's blade, that had anything to do with Benoit, were because Hiroshi had chose to step in on his old friend's behalf.</em>&nbsp; Hiroshi smiled to himself, as he sat on the dock, waiting for Benoit's return to <em>The Green Shimmer</em>.<br><br><em>No, his old friend wouldn't of sold him out... Especially, not if he had planned this "grand affair" as it were.&nbsp; Benoit, had managed to steal one his family's airships, and even rescued Hiroshi before leaving Archadia.</em>&nbsp; With a raised eyebrow, Hiroshi smiled again, as he watched the dock elevator. <em>No, Benoit was a good friend...and now one whom Hiroshi owed a debt of honor to, for saving his life.</em>&nbsp; And so, while Hiroshi didn't necessarily always agree with Benoit's ways, nor had he for the past few years...here he was, and here he would stay by Benoit's side to fulfill a debt to an old friend.<br><br>"If nothing else, this should be a fun adventure, my old friend...", Hiroshi whispered to himself, with a faint laugh as he stood.&nbsp; His right hand reflexively gripping his katana, as he stood; but Hiroshi was calm, both as he stood and as he took a brief glance around, before returning his gaze towards the elevator.
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				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lockepick</strong> on <strong>04-05-2015, 05:30:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Lockepick/Character%20Pictures/brisco_by_tracetincin-d5p28ch_zpspju0yp3d.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Benoit LaCroix (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=228320.msg11205103#msg11205103)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Bhujerba; Aerodrome (Aboard The Green Shimmer)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>64</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Benoit only passed through the major cities when there was a job, or when he was desperate for a job. Thankfully the former was the case this time, and the Captain of the Green Shimmer and fugitive of Archadia moved quickly to meet his contact. On paper, the job sounded terrible; especially the 'we'll talk about a price later' part of it. He was unable to resist the audacity and exposure that the job offered though. The Head Editor either chose his client perfectly, or lucked out more than he'd ever understand. He'd tell himself he could out negotiate the man later, but honestly -- he might have done this one for free. <br><br>The Captain stepped back aboard the ship, the hydraulic of the door hissing open and then closed behind him as he let himself on. The paper he had been given was already in a pocket, but the crystal had had been given was held in one hand, holding it out in front of him like he was trying to ward off evil spirits. He called out as he moved through the ship, "Hope everybody's decent in here. We got a job to do, and I'm pretty sure you'll want to leave right away..." He made his way towards the common space before releasing the recording crystal up into the center for it to hover over the center table. He took a seat in his usual spot, leaning back into it with a grin like the cat that ate the canary. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sleepingferret</strong> on <strong>04-05-2015, 20:23:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/FFd6%20-%20char%20pic.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Hiroshi Sagara (http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/hiroshi.html)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Bhujerba; Aerodrome (Aboard The Green Shimmer)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>78</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Hiroshi had followed Benoit back onto the ship without a word, holding back a snicker as the captain made his initial call out to the crew.&nbsp; <em>The crew didn't seem that "mischievous", or well... Benoit hadn't been gone that long.&nbsp; So well, if any of them were...well, this was definitely going to be an interesting adventure.</em>&nbsp; Hiroshi, just shook his head at the thoughts, as Benoit had finished his call out about the crew being "decent", and being ready to depart.<br><br>Following Benoit into the common space, Hiroshi leaned against the wall by the door, as Benoit released a recording crystal above the center of the table.<br><br>"You seem awful happy, considering the manner in which we left Archadia.&nbsp; And I'm sure by now, we're both probably wanted by the authorities." Hiroshi says as Benoit sat down.
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				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>EndofDivine</strong> on <strong>05-05-2015, 22:59:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://db4sgowjqfwig.cloudfront.net/campaigns/14025/assets/446297/name_this_pic_by_marcoribbe_de-d5batv1.jpg?1428539199)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Miracle (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=228320.msg11205746#msg11205746)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Bhujerba; Aerodrome (Aboard The Green Shimmer)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>62</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Sounds of cheerful humming mixed with the occasional mechanical clang echoed outward from one of the Green Shimmer's glossaire engines as Benoit made his triumphant return to the ship. Miracle was already hard at work getting to know the ship, and for Miracle 'getting to know the ship' meant taking everything apart and putting it back together with her own personal touches. The engines seemed like as good of a place to start as any and with a few final turns of her wrench, she was finished just in time to hear Benoit's announcement. A job? Miracle's head shot up in excitement, only to meet the engine's outer casing with a dull metallic thud that resounded across the deck of the ship. Her enthusiasm suitably subdued by the newest bump on her head, Miracle pulled herself - much more slowly and carefully this time - free from her work. <br><br>She fell in line behind Benoit as he passed by, pulling up her goggles and tucking her tools away as she walked and looking about as decent as she could hope to given the circumstances. Nearly every inch of her sported a thin layer of grime and oil: her hair, her clothes, and all of her face except for the distinctly goggle-shaped strip of clean skin around her eyes. It was a pretty typical look for her, especially whenever she found herself bored and stuck aboard an airship that wasn't in the air. That was why this mission of Benoit's was something she had been looking forward to for days; it was a chance to get back into the air, living the life she loved but on her own terms this time. <br><br>With the recording crystal in place, Miracle began bouncing in anticipation. She couldn't wait to see how the new chapter of her life was going to start and the look on Benoit's face only helped to further her building excitement. Of course, Miracle was doing a poor job of hiding all of this, her eyes practically glowing and her anxious smile beaming in contrast against her oil-smudged face. "Is it treasure? Oh! A map to treasure?!" She couldn't help but blurt her thoughts out as she stared intently at the crystal, her voice trailing off to more of a barely contained excited whisper as she continued to think out loud. "Oh man, please be treasure."
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				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lockepick</strong> on <strong>06-05-2015, 00:31:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Lockepick/Character%20Pictures/brisco_by_tracetincin-d5p28ch_zpspju0yp3d.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Benoit LaCroix (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=228320.msg11205103#msg11205103)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Bhujerba; Aerodrome (Aboard The Green Shimmer)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>64</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>He gave a chuckle towards Hiroshi's comment, "I've never stopped being happy since I left Archadia." He kept the same amused expression and gestured Miracle to a seat, "Yes to both, dear." Benoit kept his seat and stayed quiet. The crystal continued to float and slowly spin, and even as the seconds dragged on and the pause grew more tense, the crystal made no effort to reveal or display information. Benoit eventually cleared his throat, "This would be where you'd introduce yourselves..." Benoit made another gesture with a gloved hand to each of them and towards the crystal. <br><br>The crystal wasn't there to 'play' information, it was there to <em>record</em>. <br><br>Benoit offered more explanation before the idea of wanted criminals being recorded could evoke any perfectly logical survival instincts, "The Bonga Bugle has hired us to investigate ruins in the Skylands. We bring the little recording crystal along to capture the majesty and mysticism of the magicite mages, as well as a chance to show off our own dashing and daring in the face of danger..." He leaned back again, bringing his hands up behind his neck, "Plus we're getting paid just to show off the tomb itself. Anything we find worth salvaging is ours, and hell, might even be able to get them to buy it off us if it has historical significance."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sleepingferret</strong> on <strong>06-05-2015, 02:26:54</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/FFd6%20-%20char%20pic.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Hiroshi Sagara (http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/hiroshi.html)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Bhujerba; Aerodrome (Aboard The Green Shimmer)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>78</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Hiroshi glanced from Benoit then towards the young girl, who seemed to be rather "excitable"... especially at the thought or mention of treasure.&nbsp; She also seemed to be either one of the ship's engineers or an engineering type, as she seemed to have oil smudges about her clothing and even her face.&nbsp; Nonetheless, the young redhead did have an enthralling look about her.<br><br>With a polite smile, and a customary bow Hiroshi introduced himself.&nbsp; "I am Hiroshi Sagara, swordsmith and samurai from Archadia."
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				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>EndofDivine</strong> on <strong>07-05-2015, 04:02:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://db4sgowjqfwig.cloudfront.net/campaigns/14025/assets/446297/name_this_pic_by_marcoribbe_de-d5batv1.jpg?1428539199)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Miracle (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=228320.msg11205746#msg11205746)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Bhujerba; Aerodrome (Aboard The Green Shimmer)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>62</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>All the childish glee and excitement in Miracle's face disappeared instantly as soon as Benoit explained the crystal's real purpose. Her eyes went wide with realization, and even beneath the grime, those around her could see the red rushing to her cheeks. Without warning, the engineer rushed toward the crystal in a panic, her hands scrambling to cover as much of it as she could manage. "Are you kidding me?!" Miracle yelled in shocked outrage. Her head turned to look over her shoulder at Benoit, trying - and failing - to deliver a convincing evil glare in his direction. "You bring this thing on here to record us and the best warning you can come up with is '<em>Hope you're decent</em>'?!" <br><br>Miracle turned her attention back to the object with a huff, flipping it around in her hands to examine it. "How do you even turn this thing off?" This was the first time she had seen a contraption like this; the sky pirates she grew up around weren't usually as keen on recording their exploits and faces as Benoit seemed to be. There were some questions left to be asked about why Benoit thought this was a good idea and what exactly his employers were getting out of this, but for the moment, Miracle was much more worried about making sure her embarrassment ended as quickly as possible, and she had begun experimenting by twisting at parts of the crystal in the hopes that she could turn it off. The last thing she needed was to kick off her new sky pirate career as 'that girl that looks like she hasn't seen a bath in days'. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sleepingferret</strong> on <strong>07-05-2015, 05:17:05</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/FFd6%20-%20char%20pic.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Hiroshi Sagara (http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/hiroshi.html)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Bhujerba; Aerodrome (Aboard The Green Shimmer)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>78</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Hiroshi had barely finished his introduction, as the young girl had rushed across the room.&nbsp; And even though he like her, hadn't any experience with such devices, the samurai was now trying keep a straight face more because of the girl's remarks and actions, rather than anything Benoit had done or even the thought of a <em>recording device</em> being present.<br><br>The samurai was normally a disciplined, young man but between her initial childish glee and now her sudden burst of outrage... Hiroshi, was struggling to keep a straight face and more than likely saying something, he'd end up regretting later.&nbsp; So, after a brief sigh and after stretching his neck, Hiroshi leaned back against the wall by the door, and just gave Benoit a casual shrug.<br><br>After a moments pause, Hiroshi spoke up, as the young girl seemed to be "experimenting" with the crystal.<br><br>"Perhaps you should just wait a moment.&nbsp; After all, I don't believe, our mutual friend here, said anything about recording us.&nbsp; If I remember correctly, Benoit here said something about us being hired to record something for some other people."<br><br>Raising an eyebrow with a slight inquisitive look, he looked from Benoit to the girl.&nbsp; "But, I think if you have any doubt about that, you should talk to him." Hiroshi said, as he gestured towards Benoit. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lockepick</strong> on <strong>07-05-2015, 05:59:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Lockepick/Character%20Pictures/brisco_by_tracetincin-d5p28ch_zpspju0yp3d.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Benoit LaCroix (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=228320.msg11205103#msg11205103)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Bhujerba; Aerodrome (Aboard The Green Shimmer)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>64</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Benoit arched a brow at Miracle's outrage, giving a little chuckle to himself, "I thought decent was a pretty fitting word for it. If I came in saying 'Hope you're ready to be seen by thousands of adoring fans,' I imagine you'd just come out with a confused look anyway, no?" He kept that wry grin on his face, bringing his feet up to rest on the center table. Miracle's attempt to play with the crystal got him to flinch and drop his feet down again to lean forward, "H-Hey! Don't go breaking our meal ticket just because you're shy, love." <br><br>He glanced over at Hiroshi's attempt to comfort Miracle and chuckled again, "Of course it's recording. People will love seeing the inside life of a bunch of sky pirates. Can't guarantee the Bugle won't just edit us out, but I plan to give them more than just some boring wall carvings and pictures of artifacts..." He looked back to Miracle, "You look fine. If I didn't think you were camera ready, I wouldn't have brought it on board. We control where the crystal goes, so we can be sure it won't record any weakness to exploit on the ship. By the time it gets published, we won't be anywhere near where it recorded."<br><br>He leaned back again, hands coming back up behind his head, "It's a well paying job, with whatever bonuses we can carry, and we get free advertising for future jobs. Plus fan clubs. That doesn't sound too bad, does it?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>EndofDivine</strong> on <strong>08-05-2015, 20:40:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://db4sgowjqfwig.cloudfront.net/campaigns/14025/assets/446297/name_this_pic_by_marcoribbe_de-d5batv1.jpg?1428539199)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Miracle (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=228320.msg11205746#msg11205746)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Bhujerba; Aerodrome (Aboard The Green Shimmer)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>62</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Miracle gave a defeated sigh and stopped fiddling with the crystal when Benoit explained himself. "I mean...no, it's not that bad I guess. It's just...different." One of Miracle's arms moved to rest on her hip while the other held the crystal up to the light. Curiously, she gave it a final examination, her eyes squinting and head tilting as she turned it this way and that. As much as she hated to admit it, Benoit had a point, and his words had certainly grabbed the attention of her inner-narcissist, even if it went against all the lessons of self-preservation and flying under the radar that Garrigan had tried to drill into her brain as a kid. "It still doesn't feel right though. But..." Miracle shrugged her shoulders as she playfully dragged the word out, turning to give Benoit a faint smile, "What the hell, right? I mean, if anyone deserves a fan club, it's me." The smile on Miracle's face grew at her own joke and she even let out a subdued laugh despite the fact that just seconds ago she was daydreaming about punching Benoit in the arm for dropping her into this mess.<br><br>With that, Miracle handed the jewel back over to Benoit, albeit with a few extra oily smudges and fingerprints that weren't there before. The redhead leaned over the jewel a final time before completely relinquishing the crystal over to Benoit, whispering a stern threat down at it. "Don't you <em>dare</em> keep this." Miracle pointed a finger accusingly at the crystal and her unknown employers, her eyes narrowing as she tried to hold her serious face long enough to show whomever would watch this that she meant business. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sleepingferret</strong> on <strong>11-05-2015, 01:21:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/FFd6%20-%20char%20pic.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Hiroshi Sagara (http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/hiroshi.html)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Bhujerba; Aerodrome (Aboard The Green Shimmer)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>78</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Hiroshi, just shook his head.&nbsp; "Let's just hope this 'fan club' of yours, doesn't bring us more than 'free advertising'."&nbsp; Benoit knew why, Hiroshi was here and while the two were and always been on good terms as friends; the young samurai, wondered how far Benoit was going to try push Hiroshi's limits.&nbsp; Not that, Hiroshi had ever really openly said anything before, but he had also never gotten involved in anything he never wanted to.&nbsp; However, now... things were sort of different.<br><br>On the one hand, the young samurai owed his friend his life; and had given him a debt of honor.&nbsp; On the other however, Hiroshi, still had his own honor to preserve; and as a samurai, that was something he couldn't just ignore.&nbsp; Yet neither, was the seemingly ever changing mood of the young redhead.&nbsp; Hiroshi shook his head slightly, and returned his thoughts to the business at hand.<br><br>"I'm hoping you have a plan for this.&nbsp; Or well, perhaps you plan on obtaining some more help.&nbsp; Because, I'll be honest...I'm not exactly the investigative sort.&nbsp; I can help keep us safe, and even keep blades sharp or make us new ones, given time and the right tools and such.&nbsp; But, I'm not exactly a tour guide."
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				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lockepick</strong> on <strong>13-05-2015, 18:00:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Lockepick/Character%20Pictures/brisco_by_tracetincin-d5p28ch_zpspju0yp3d.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Benoit LaCroix (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=228320.msg11205103#msg11205103)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Bhujerba; Aerodrome (Aboard The Green Shimmer)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>64</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Laughed along with Miracle finally seeing the 'benefits' of the job, clapping his hands together and leaning forward, "That's the spirit!" He kept the eager grin on his face as he turned to Hiroshi, "What's to worry about? We're a clever lot, between us I'm sure we can figure out whatever ancient, previously unsolved mysteries are in there." He said it with all the confidence in the world, even if his word choice would seem sarcastic. He stood up and rolled his shoulders with a stretch, "I'm sure there's plenty a beast in there for you to keep us safe from." <br><br>He took the crystal out of the air, "If we're ready to go... let's show them how free men fly." He made his way towards the bridge with the crystal, pulling out of the Aerodrome and heading towards their destination... 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sleepingferret</strong> on <strong>15-05-2015, 03:55:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/FFd6%20-%20char%20pic.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Hiroshi Sagara (http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/hiroshi.html)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Observation Deck (Aboard The Green Shimmer)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>78</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Hiroshi lingered behind, still unsure of how things were going to work out; but for now placing his trust in his friend.&nbsp; He made his way to the observation deck, where he drew his katana reverently from its scabbard at his side, before sitting down.&nbsp; Then reaching into one of his pockets, he withdrew a silk cloth, and began polishing the blade.<br><br>As the airship pulled out of the Aerodrome, Hiroshi watched the sky open up.&nbsp; &nbsp;As the skies opened up, Hiroshi commented to himself, "And so this adventure begins... To fame and fortune, as some would have it I suppose."&nbsp; With a raised eyebrow and a small smirk, the young samurai shook his head.&nbsp; "But what is to become of our misfortunes?&nbsp; Can fame and fortune really outweigh, one's dishonor?"&nbsp; That final thought spoken to himself yet still aloud, brought him pause.<br><br>Hiroshi rested his katana across his lap, the silken cloth still in his left hand, wrapped partially about the blade.&nbsp; His gaze trailed to the shorter sword still resting in its scabbard at his side.&nbsp; <em>No, mere thoughts, even spoken were just that...thoughts, not dishonorable actions.&nbsp; Thinking and especially questioning oneself, was meant to be used as tools of guidance.&nbsp; Now, how one used said guidance, that would judge one's honor or dishonor to the code.</em>&nbsp; With a small smile to himself, Hiroshi looked back towards the sky for a moment, before looking back to his katana; the blade his father had given him on his 14th birthday.<br><br>His thoughts trailed back to thoughts of his family and home, neither of which he might not see for a while...if ever, with how things were in this whole "mess" with the Archadian government.&nbsp; With a small sigh, he continued polishing his katana.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sepsep</strong> on <strong>21-05-2015, 06:30:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The -relatively- small Airship pulls out from the dock; Glossaire Ring awhirl as the engines distribute their power, the controls coming to life and bringing with them the faint hum of communications among the other Airships that shift about Bhujerba. The engines operation has a hint of a rumble, a dark note undercutting their smooth soundings. But as always in the Purvema, it is the skies that draw the eye the most; from humble zeppelins to modern Airships to cutting edge models; transports, skimmers, and even a few ships bristling with weaponry as a clear deterrent for whatever unmentionable sorts sift the skies. It is, perhaps, an average day for Bhujerba. Anywhere else and the amount of color all about would mean a festival.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">Benoit: Vehicles<br>Miracle: Systems<br>Hiroshi: Awareness</div></div><br>Soon enough you leave it behind; for now at least. The powerful thrum of the engines soon sees the city behind you, your captain skillfully navigating the mostly open skies about Bhujerba, heading for the coordinates marked out by your employer as "Some really choice ruins, according to my sources." All about in the skies, smaller and smaller islands drift by as you fly away from the heart of the Floating Continent, along the western border of a region that defies the very concept. <br><br>It's not terribly far; barely even an hour's cruise when you reach the marked location. A cluster of islands, lashed together by a carpet of green trees and twisting roots. A clearing before a small valley stands near its center, a perfect place to land. While the island is unremarkable from above or in passing, a closer look soon confirms any suspicions; the canyon is carved stone, shrouded by the irregular growths and outcroppings. But more concerning perhaps is the small campfire in one of the nooks near the entrance to the place, still-warm ashes lining a small stone pit. Whatever you might find within, you're not alone on this ruinous island (http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs51/i/2009/317/0/7/Lost_among_the_ruins_by_MartaNael.jpg).
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lockepick</strong> on <strong>21-05-2015, 17:36:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Lockepick/Character%20Pictures/brisco_by_tracetincin-d5p28ch_zpspju0yp3d.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Benoit LaCroix (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=228320.msg11205103#msg11205103)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Bhujerba; Aerodrome (Aboard The Green Shimmer)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>64</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Benoit brought the recording crystal to the bridge, letting it look up at him behind the wheel and out the window to see what he sees. He narrated out his stance on the Bhujerba Aerodome, slipping into a story about a particularly harrowing escape he had to make in the past. He gave the crystal a good show, bringing the ship through narrow passages and right along side walls and other ships to keep things exciting. Once they were out of the harbor, he brought the sip up high, flying through clouds and staring down at the wide open, and beautiful land below them. <br><br>He offered a warning to the crew when they got close to the location, doing a brief scan to find the right place to land before he brought the ship down onto it. He grabbed the crystal and set it to hover over one of his shoulders as he made his way out and onto the land. He took a scan around, more for himself than for the crystal, but it didn't help to give it a good show. He noticed the smoke and ashes from the camp fire, giving a little click of his tongue, "Hmm. Seems like we're not the only one trying to explore this place." He glanced over his shoulder to the other two, "Keep your guard up, and let's see what we can find!" <br><br>Benoit started his way in and towards the ruins... <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Mechanics</div><div class="spoiler_body">Vehicles Check: Result: 10 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=76138)<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>EndofDivine</strong> on <strong>25-05-2015, 03:46:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://db4sgowjqfwig.cloudfront.net/campaigns/14025/assets/446297/name_this_pic_by_marcoribbe_de-d5batv1.jpg?1428539199)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Miracle (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=228320.msg11205746#msg11205746)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Bhujerba; Aerodrome (Aboard The Green Shimmer)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>62</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Miracle set about preparing herself for adventure with her new captain as soon as the crew's meeting adjourned, but in this case, 'preparing' meant retreating to her quarters to clean up and fuss with her hair. Her mind kept lingering on the fact that unlike all her previous sky pirating adventures, people would be watching and judging. More importantly, Miracle had an image she wished to cultivate and there was never a better opportunity to let other people know how awesome she could be. After nearly half an hour of grooming, Miracle found herself posing in front of her mirror, turning this way and that while practicing her smile and delivering a few heroic lines. With a final confident smile, Miracle marched back onto the deck of the ship, ready to meet her new fan club with open arms. They were going to love her.<br><br>Miracle followed closely behind Benoit when the crew disembarked onto the mysterious island, her eyes constantly flitting back and forth between the crystal hovering over his shoulder and her surroundings. She was quiet for now, still nervous and unsure of how to act in front of her audience. Her footfalls were similarly silent, the young woman slowly creeping along toward the ruins that were the whole point of this expedition. Looking toward the still smoldering ashes, Miracle took the opportunity to tease her new captain and maybe offer him a little more motivation. "Maybe they hired another group of sky pirates? More drama, right? Maybe we'll get into a sweet sky pirate duel?" Miracle's eyebrows rose in amusement at the idea, even going so far as to raise her pistol and mime a few shots, complete with the requisite noises. <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Systems Result: 11 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=76199)</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sleepingferret</strong> on <strong>27-05-2015, 22:43:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/FFd6%20-%20char%20pic.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Hiroshi Sagara (http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/hiroshi.html)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>The Ruinous Island</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>78</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Hiroshi had watched their approach to the island, taking note of what had looked like low burning stone pit.&nbsp; Pocketing the silken cloth he had been polishing his katana with during their trip, the young samurai took one last look at the blade, before re-sheathing the sword and following Benoit from the airship once they landed.<br><br>Hiroshi's hand rested on his sword's hilt, as he glanced about the unfamiliar surroundings.&nbsp; He raised an eyebrow slightly when Benoit, made a comment about not being alone here on the island.&nbsp; <em>So he had seen a low burning camp fire, which meant that someone was nearby.&nbsp; Or at least, had been recently... That left, the question of whether or not said someone was friendly or not.</em><br><br>Hiroshi tightened his grip on his sword's hilt, as he continued to take a look around.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Dice, Dice, and well... more Dice...</div><div class="spoiler_body">Awareness <strong>Result: 12</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=76234)</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sepsep</strong> on <strong>31-05-2015, 01:08:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The ruins are certainly, well... ruinous. The entrance chamber is so very much rubble and undergrowth from both time and the jungle outside trying to reclaim the stone and dirt, and by all accounts the ruins are losing. What once might have been an entrance hall with corridors leading to all four points of the compass, stone pillars as thick around as a man supporting the ceiling, and candles or other illumination burning bright in the past is now little but a hammer driving home the nail that what once was is no longer. <br><br>The rubble is badly illuminated, fitful beams of sunlight stealing in from cracks in the roof made by the collapse of almost all of the supporting pillars. The corridor to the left progresses perhaps seven feet before being filled utterly with broken stone and dirt, though thankfully the corridor ahead and the one to the right are clear. There are no signs of real life in the room.<br><br>Aside from the very dead four-foot wingspanned Steeling (http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120903025532/finalfantasy/images/5/5b/Redmaw_%28FFXII%29.jpg) lying on the rubble haphazardly, its thin gray skin blackened at the edges as it lies frozen in a rigor of death. The bat-like creature's corpse would have left unnoticed, were not a stray sunbeam gracing its tiny white fangs.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lockepick</strong> on <strong>02-06-2015, 20:53:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Lockepick/Character%20Pictures/brisco_by_tracetincin-d5p28ch_zpspju0yp3d.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Benoit LaCroix (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=228320.msg11205103#msg11205103)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>Bhujerba; Aerodrome (Aboard The Green Shimmer)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>64</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Benoit chuckled at Miracle's guess, shrugging his shoulders, "They didn't exactly request drama... but I suppose it would make more drama not to do so, right? It stands to reason multiple people might be interested in the ruins if one group started talking about it... Whatever the threat, keep yourself ready." The lack of an immediate threat made him proceed forward. The Steeling corpse on the ground got his attention for a moment, giving it a brief glance to see if he could guess how fresh it was, or what sorts of wounds killed it; to get some insight on who else might be there. <br><br>He glanced over at the two behind us, "Let's try to keep an eye on what paths we take. No clue how labyrinthine this will be." He gestured towards the path on the right to start, making his way in; knife and gun drawn...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: FFd6 Fire In The Skies: A Ruinous Beginning</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sleepingferret</strong> on <strong>05-06-2015, 04:57:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/FFd6%20-%20char%20pic.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:</strong></td><td></td><td>Hiroshi Sagara (http://fellowshipofgamers.elementfx.com/files/hiroshi.html)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong></td><td></td><td>The Ruinous Island</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tagging:</strong></td><td></td><td>Open</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td></td><td>78</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Effects</strong></td><td></td><td>None</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>The young girl's comment about "requesting drama", was just another thing to add to the list.... Hiroshi, kept his thoughts to himself...but part of him was like, <em>What is she thinking?&nbsp; Is she wanting to invite trouble?&nbsp; She does know, this is reality....not just a staged TV show or movie, right?</em>&nbsp; But in the midst of all the recent mess with the Archadian government... her more "inquisitive" or perhaps "thrill seeking" personality, was somehow charming.<br><br>Nonetheless, Hiroshi was here to be the group's protector.&nbsp; The other two had guns, and while he had a bow with him... Hiroshi was more confident in his swordsmanship, so he continued to keep his hand on the hilt of his sword.&nbsp; So as they continued down the path, he remained alert with his sword at the ready within a moment's notice.
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