Exalted: Scarlet Blade (Phase 1: Establishment)
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				Title: <strong>Exalted: Scarlet Blade (Phase 1: Establishment)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kongming</strong> on <strong>23-09-2014, 06:16:46</strong>
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				<em>Even having seen images and projections of what Creation was like, the prospect of actually going there was exciting, and full of wonder. You were all informed of the risks - at least, the risks that were known. The world was completely unlike what had been seen before Autochthonia shut itself away. With the corrupting spread of the Wyld, and fae creatures willing to exert their influence on the world, mutant monsters roamed free and those free of corruption were still deep in conflict. There were small settlements with constant raids and skirmishes, and there were the few places that had been warded - some by circles of moonsilver and magic, some by woven fate, some by both.<br><br>Your team would be one of the first dedicated teams sent out to fix things. As it stood, there was only one entry point, and Lord's Dominion Crossing, though there were a few other small settlements that had been formed. There were supplies and helpers, but the fact was, a lot of the time, you would be cut off from support, out in the wild lands and needing to complete objectives on your own - and make it back alive. That much was made clear: that short of a threat that would imperil Autochthonia, your own lives were valued more than any assets on Creation. From a utilitarian perspective alone, failing a mission by retreating, letting an area be claimed by the Wyld, was an acceptable loss if necessary for your own survival - all areas are effectively considered to be lost already, and this team of individuals had enough potential to actually make a difference repeatedly... but only if alive.<br><br>Travel through the Gate was almost mundane by comparison to the destination. To think that the process of changing worlds through a massive artefact would be less bizarre than returning to the world that your kind used to be part of. And once there...</em><br><br>The Gate is central to the base of operations. It is massive, and an important target, so it makes sense for it to be the centre. There are buildings constructed around it, mostly from the materials of Autochthonia, though some simple wood-and-iron (and even bamboo-and-paper) huts and similar have been set up here and there. The boundary is clearly defined: rings of moonsilver surround the base, with stone pylons set up at regular intervals with adamant lenses that project a high-essence energy barrier over the moonsilver. Towers were also set up, with Onslaught Crossbows manned by mortal guards. It's clear that the base is able to withstand anything defined as a "raid", and even the attacks of a small or poorly-equipped army, but a serious sustained assault would topple it. Similarly, tainted creatures won't be a problem, but true monsters of the Wyld are another matter. There is no question as to your value here.<br><br>Even as you step through, the commander of the base, Captain Shahaxo, is there to greet you. She's a mortal, clad in thick full-body clothes of grey and bright orange. It looks like they're designed to withstand chemical hazards and possibly corruption, rather than blades, essence and crossbow bolts. She does remove her helmet, however, and looks over you.<br><br>"I was expecting your arrival, though I didn't realise you'd be kitted up so well. From the look of it, I'm guessing you're pretty skilled. We're waiting for some scouts to return so I can put forward the ideas for what might be your best first move, so in the meantime, do you guys want the tour?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted: Scarlet Blade (Phase 1: Establishment)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>26-09-2014, 06:59:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/e/eb/2069742-lifeguard.jpg)</div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Incomparably Radiant Targe</div><div class="spoiler_body">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FhSa7fmDuefWXaC1pQcCrwgMSplIUyplnWaG_cYaywk/edit</div></div><br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incomparably Radiant Targe marched through the portal from Autochathon to Creation, shoulder to shoulder with Unwavering Reflective Beam. Seven years in action and she was already a heroine—and goddess!--to the people of Claslat.&nbsp; The buxom warrior had smooth, brilliant golden flesh textured and patterned by a full body tracery of starmetal and adamant circuitry.&nbsp; Bands of Moonsilver hugged her flesh just above the ankles.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Radiant, fiery tresses trailed behind Targe like an ankle length cloak that rippled in an unseen wind.&nbsp; The buxom warrior was clad in an orichalcum corset that bared her naval and mot of her cleavage.&nbsp; It was inlayed with red jade 'til it looked more like red trimmed in gold.&nbsp; Beneath that she wore a scarlet loincloth-skirt and matching boots.&nbsp; A mace hung from a red jade belly chain around her tiny waist.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A sixty foot long, twenty food wide vehicle with a light implosion bow mounted on the top followed behind her.&nbsp; The battle carrier hovered on a soft cloud of essence and steam.&nbsp; An escort of twenty five soldier's, the Incomparably Radiant Battle Maidens, marched alongside the battle carrier as if an honor guard.&nbsp; Each of the twenty five was hard bodied and buxom—none their captain's equal, but all hard bodied and healthy with fine alchemical medicine keeping them free of pox or scar and extending their youth.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The battle maidens were in full parade dress.&nbsp; Their golden armor—well fitted corset-breastplates with square necklines, bracers and gauntlets, epaulets, and grieves—were polished too such a brilliant shine that the gold leaf flared brilliantly in Creation's sun.&nbsp; Long tresses were free and flowing, died a fiery red in imitation of their captain, which nicely matched their crimson loincloth skirts and baldrics.&nbsp; Their helms were golden too, save for the smoky quartz visors that protected their eyes from Creation’s dazzling radiance.&nbsp; &nbsp; They marched in sharp synchronization with crossbows over their backs and halberds in their right hands.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The redhead gave the officer on sight a sharp salute, then replied, “A tour would be excellent.&nbsp; The Maidens can billet inside our battle carrier, but I've brought thirty support personal who would benefit from housing and a place to set up their workshops.&nbsp; I brought all ten of my architects.&nbsp; They're eager to begin their study's of this world's Geomancy.&nbsp; Won't stop talking about the buildings called Manse?”&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted: Scarlet Blade (Phase 1: Establishment)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>27-09-2014, 21:43:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy316/Wiseman979/TranscendentallyElegantInsight.jpg)</div><br>Transcendentally Elegant Insight felt as if the weight of the world was on her shoulders. There was so much depending on this. The holy land of their ancestors had been found but it had been tainted. Corrupted by some force of the Void. It was depending on them, the Champions of those who had once left it, to return and save it. At the same time, Autochthonia, her birthworld, needed them. They needed this to work, so that the homeworld could be saved too. The responsibility was staggering, but she was a Champion. She would prove equal to the task.<br><br>Her jet-black soulsteel armor gleamed in the sunlight of this foreign world. As she looked around with crystalline blue eyes beneath her helmet, all she could thnk of is how she wished she could share this moment, this world, with Chiara. She sighed, and then turned toward the brilliant Orichalcum who had arrived with her soldiers and a battle carrier. She walked up to the officer she was speaking with and saluted. "Transcendentally Elegant Insight, Jade Caste of Jarish. Good to meet you both. A tour would be lovely." Her voice was soft, gentle, and well-modulated beneath the face-concealing helm she wore.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Exalted: Scarlet Blade (Phase 1: Establishment)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Teo Torriatte</strong> on <strong>28-09-2014, 23:45:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/07/Unwavering_reflective_beam.jpg)</div><strong>Unwavering Reflective Beam</strong><br><br>The moonsilver beauty who emerged through the gate besides Targe glanced around, slight uncertainty in her sparkling ruby gaze. Her hair was the color of steel, just a shade darker than her slender silver frame. A silver band with trimmed with glowing yellow lines was clasped tightly around her throat, behind which unfurled a cape of pure moonsilver that seemed to flow behind her as if blown by an unseen wind- sometimes seeming to take the form of large raptor wings, other times billowing more like a regular cape. Two fairly small essence pistols hung at either hip, and a clockwork raven perched patiently on her right shoulder, glancing around and taking in the scene as well. Besides her cape and a pair of moonsilver bracers also trimmed with thin glowing yellow bands, Unwavering Reflective Beam was wearing very little than a band of white silk to cover her nipples and silken loincloth.<br><br>Beam turned to her golden companion, nodding to acknowledge Insight's presence as well, before turning back to Captain Shahaxo. "I agree with my fellow Champions. A tour would be very nice, thank you. I am Unwavering Reflective Beam, and it is an honor to meet you, Insight, as well as you, Captain Shahaxo.&nbsp; How long ago were scouts sent out? I hope they aren't overdue."
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