Especially considering the limited time I have to play and RP in game...Discord RP is awesome
Anafenza stared up at the tree and shivered. She pulled away from the Commander’s comforting embrace. “I…I don’t know what else,” she began, shaking her head.
Stormy interrupted. “You mentioned a curse. The vines choking out your tree. They’re red vines, bloodred vines; what is this curse?”
Ana shook her head. “When I killed her – the other Jessika – I wasn’t in control of myself. I was under the control of these…other mages that call themselves ‘Nemesis.’ I was trying to parley with them; I didn’t want more of my friends to get hurt, and so I approached them using an amulet of theirs we had confiscated.”
Stormy blinked in disbelief. “Nemesis.” She shook her head. “It’s always a Nemesis plot…”
The Commander looked over at her. “You recognize the name?”
Stormy laughed once, humorless. “Yeah,” was all she said, and left it at that.
Anafenza continued. “I just wanted peace…and they rewarded me for my troubles by using magicks to gain control of my mind, convince me the only way to peace was to silence my friends, starting with Lyta. I was attacking her when Jessika got in my way and I…” Ana trailed off – they’d heard this part already. “I was still trying to kill Lyta when Jessika expired; this cloud of dark aether erupted from her body and surrounded me, subduing me and breaking the magicks that were driving me. I woke up later in the infirmary…I knew what had happened, I was aware of everything.” She wiped her eyes – she hadn’t noticed she’d started to cry – and continued. “I woke up with this scar on my body, the same scar Jessika had born. Her ‘bloodvine,’ as it were. Since then, I’ve…heard a strange song…I’ve seen her memories…I’ve begun to use strange abilities she could use…and I’d swear I could feel her presence with me.”
The Commander tilted her head. “What is aether?”
Anafenza nodded towards the tree. “That dark fog rolling off the tree? That is aether. It’s…what everything is made of. Aether flows through everything, everyone. It channels to us from the lifestream.”
The older Jessica furrowed her brow. “That would explain the strange energy readings, then. This aether, do you have your own signature of it? A pool of aether that is unique to you?”
Anafenza nodded. “That’s how I understand it.”
The other woman nodded. “Ana, this strange energy reading everywhere, this ‘aether.’ It is very similar to your own. That makes sense; you likened the tree to your own life force.” She pulled out her scanning device, waving it near Ana. She held it over the girl’s scar; the steady beeping and whistling of the device suddenly increased in frequency. “And the scar you ‘inherited,’ it’s practically leaking this aether into the chamber.”
Stormy snapped her fingers. “She inherited that bloodvine curse from her world’s Jessika!”
“Exactly. And with it, it would seem, a very large chunk of that Jessika’s aether pool…which would then help anchor us all to this pocket dimension.”
Anafenza looked stunned. “You mean…I really have had a piece of her with me this entire time? I thought I was going insane…”
“And it was that piece that allowed you to come here and join us,” Commander St. Peter continued. “Whatever this aether and lifestream are, they must have reached out to similar aetheric signatures and pulled us all together.”
Stormy shook her head. “Like the stars just aligned just right?”
The Commander shrugged. “Maybe? But now…we know it’s that ambient aether signature that is sustaining this bubble. Maybe we can use that to lock on to and get out of here…”
“But how do we get out? We’re somewhat limited on the resources available in here,” Stormy pointed out.
“We are, yes. But I think I know a way.” She tapped the arrowhead on her chest, and the small brooch chirped. “St. Peter to Rafale, come in…”
There was static, before the three women began to just barely hear another sound cutting through. “…ter, this…have you…and unread…are you?”
The three women looked at one another, their faces immediately reflecting the same emotion: hope.
This looks like fun...ask away all two of you who might actually look at this blog...lol
Earth:
Leaf: What’s your favourite season?
Tree: What’s the highest up you’ve ever been?
Flower: What’s the prettiest thing you own?
Grass: Do you prefer to be outside or inside?
Soil: Have you ever planted something?
Mountain: What’s the furthest you’ve ever travelled?
Rock: What’s your favourite gemstone?
Vines: What’s your aesthetic?
Plant: What, in your opinion, is your best aspect?
Forest: Where are you most calm?
Mud: Do you like to do hands-on things?
Bug: What’s your most irrational fear?
Cave: Where’s your favourite hiding place?
Garden: Where were you at this time last week?
Spring: What’s your earliest memory?
Water:
Tide: Can you swim/do you like to swim?
Beach: If you could be one place right now, where would you be?
Coral: Do you believe in mermaids?
Seashell: What’s a sound that soothes you?
Seaweed: Favourite sea creature?
Saltwater: Cold showers or hot showers?
Stream: When was the last time you had a bath?
Ocean: Have you ever been sailing?
Hurricane: If you had to save one thing, what would it be?
Rain: What do you do when it rains?
Thunderstorm: Do you like to be outside in the rain?
Dew: What’s your favourite drink?
Bubble: Do you live near the water?
Snow: Does it snow where you live?
Ice: What’s your favourite thing to do in the winter?
Air:
Clouds: When was the last time you were on a plane?
Breeze: What’s your favourite dessert food?
Smoke: Who’s your favourite artist?
Fog: Do you wear glasses?
Wind: What’s your favourite song to dance to?
Mist: Do you like fairytales?
Sky: Do you like to wear dresses?
Stars: What’s one wish you have?
Flight: What are you most excited for right now?
Float: What’s the first thing you think when you wake up?
Breath: What type of music do you listen to?
Bird: If you could fly, where would you fly to?
Feather: How long do you usually sleep for?
Balloon: What’s your favourite carnival ride?
Space: Have you ever seen an eclipse?
Fire:
Bonfire: What’s one thing you lost that you want back?
Warmth: Who is the person nearest to you right now?
Light: What time is it where you are?
Volcano: What are you most afraid of?
Sun: What would the person nearest to you right now say about you?
Lava: Do you like to do reckless things?
Flame: Have you ever burned something?
Soot: Have you ever hurt someone you didn’t mean to?
Coal: Have you ever been hurt by someone?
Ash: Do you have any birthmarks/scars?
Campfire: What’s your favourite childhood memory?
Lightning: Are you afraid of storms?
Energy: Pick one word to describe your life.
Lantern: Are you afraid of the dark?
Summer: What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
Well now.
And here I thought no one wanted to read this Blog of Despair.
I believe it’s de rigeur to have a celebratory giveaway. I was originally going to do this at 100, but life has a funny way of throwing strange curve balls at you (or, in this case, impending babies). However, now it’s time for a giveaway that also gives me an opportunity to do some giving to good causes. So…
Welcome to this 100ish Follower Giveaway.
First Prize gets a 60 day digital time card code and can choose one charity to which I will donate $250 USD in your name. Good choices include Harvey and Irma relief organizations (preferably a local organization that can do a lot of focused good and needs the help), animal shelters, or Planned Parenthood. The only restrictions are that the choices can’t be mean-spirited or contrary to improving the lives and well-being of others; the charity must take donations online; and it must be a registered 501c3 in the United States.
Second Prize gets any Mog Station item of their choice under $10 and a $100 USD donation in their name to a charity. The same rules as above apply.
Third Prize gets any Mog Station item of their choice under $10.
I may increase the number of prizes if I get a big response. We’ll see!
~ Start (or keep) following this blog. ~ Reblog this post. Multiple reblogs don’t get you more entries, but are of course appreciated! The list of entrants will be selected from rebloggers of this post who are also followers. ~ Do not be a giveaway blog, porn bot, or anything that’s not, you know, an actual person. ~ Follow and reblog before September 30, 2017.
I’ll use random.org to pick winners shortly after September 30, 2017, then I’ll message you to work out the details of your prize.
Good luck!
Another song is being heard! First this woman came to the Tower for help saying her son was acting differently, and then suddenly he was hearing a song. I was overcome with dread, but I had to ask what it sounded like. She hummed a little of it – it’s not the same song.
The song I hear is mournful, but this one she hummed was very different. I was glad to hear it was different, but honestly I do not know why I would have been so terrified. I have heard this song in my dreams for years now, ever since that day I ki-
Ever since I killed that woman And took this scar Bardam’s horn the song is connected to the scar! How didinotknowthisfromthestartimsuchanidiotwhatiswrongwithme?!!?!?!
More alarming is that Lyta also hears this music. And the kid is missing. I forgot to write that too. I’m worried about Lyta going missing now. We practiced the White Flame again and Lyta asked me to show everyone how to do it, and I did it! I was really proud!
🌑 4. Something they love but everyone hates.
Ana taps her chin. “Something I love…but everyone hates?” She shifts on the couch. “Well, I don’t think anyone hates swimming really, and reading is generally fun, right? Umm…cooking and baking are fun? I love…hmmm…
“Well, I suppose the one thing I get scolded on the most is the lack of clothing? I like going skyclad mostly (that’s what Lyta calls it), because it’s just easier to swim that way. Clothes get too heavy, and it takes too long to get undressed and then redressed and just…yeah…but that would what gets me scolded the most, so I guess that means people hate it? But not everyone does so maybe that doesn’t answer the question…hmm…hells with it. Naked. Final answer.” She nods, ending the discussion.
((Thanks @little-purple-thundercloud!))
Another clear dream. Now and then they are crystal clear as if I am watching events unfold before me, a witness to things. Of course I have had dreams like these before, of memories of the Steppe. My tribe, my parents and family
This was strange though, fantastic in nature. I was flying, as easily as I could swim through a river. I could feel the wind in my face whipping my hair behind my head. I felt an energy wrapping around me, electric. I laughed and it was then I recognized the sound was not my voice but my head voice.
Everyone has a voice they use in their minds. I noticed some time ago mine is not the same as my spoken voice, and I know not when the two changed. But this voice I heard while flying over mountains of glass and steel was the one in my mind. I knew it was a dream then – because obviously the flying didn’t give it away. But when I realized I was dreaming I stopped in mid-air and turned to the mirrored surface of a mountain to look at my reflection, feeling something was amiss and that I was being watched. I managed to catch a glimpse of blue before I woke, and found myself in bed in my room, splashing in the shallow water.
★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ — strength
★★★★★★★☆☆☆ — offense
★★★★★★★★☆☆ — defense
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ — speed
★★★★★★★★★☆ — durability
★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ — accuracy
★★★★★★★★★☆ — agility
★★★★★★★★★★ — stamina
★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ — teamwork
★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ — stealth
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ — close combat
★★★★★★★★★★ — bladed weapons ( swords, dagger/s )
★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ — blunt weapons ( club/s, staff/s )
★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ — ranged weapons ( archery, gun/s )
★★★★★★★★☆☆ — superpowers / abilities
★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ — traps/setups
★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ — medic
– ––– OVERVIEW ––– –
Anafenza relies on an innate ability to shield herself and her allies from harm, as well as a wellspring of aether to summon a large blade to do battle with. With five turns of practice tapping into this potential, she claims she has a better grasp and control over her powers, but in truth she’s aware that she’s barely scratching the surface of the curse she now bears. Still, her powers are strongest when she is under duress emotionally, tapping into the extra power this affords her to strengthen her resolve and defensive magicks. While she had originally been training with a short sword and shield, since the events that resulted in her being cursed she’s found it difficult to wield them with any degree of comfort or practice, an oddity considering her natural ability to master nearly any skill or task she is presented with (owed to her Echo).
ANY LASTING INJURIES FROM COMBAT? —
Anafenza bears a vine-like pattern of scales that winds up the left side of her body. When her curse becomes more active, or when she fully taps into her powers, she will complain that the mark burns her. After years of use, the pattern now stretches from her neckline, down her side, and down to her left knee; it’s also begun to branch out more, as if the scales threaten to wrap around her entire body now. Despite recognizing this, she continues to use the abilities she’s gained, hoping to still protect her friends.
– ––– FIGHTING STYLE ––– –BOLD WHAT APPLIES.
commander / duelist / honorable / dishonorable / would have others do their fighting / stealthy / long-ranged / melee / technological / sorcery / superhuman abilities / has fought in an illegal tourney / a lover of fighting / a hater of fighting / cowardly / reckless / strategic / uses underhanded tricks / renowned for their skill / trained / untrained / keeps skills secret / won a battle / lost a battle / ruthless / merciful
– ––– TRAITS ––– –
╳ flaws
moody | short-tempered | emotionally unstable | whiny | controlling | conceited | possessive | paranoid | liar | impatient | cowardly | bitter | selfish | power-hungry | greedy | lazy | judgmental | forgetful | impulsive | spiteful | stubborn | sadistic | petty | unlucky
♔ strengths
honest | trustworthy | thoughtful | caring | brave | patient | selfless | ambitious | tolerant | lucky | intelligent | confident | focused | humble | generous | merciful | observant | wise | clever | charming | cheerful | optimistic | decisive | adaptive | calm | loyal
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Tagging: Anyone else who’d like to. Just tag me so I can see! <3
I’m curious, and remember that doesn’t just mean smut. It also means gore, violence, abuse and stuff around those lines
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