- Oct 18, 2011
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We are on the run. We have lost our home and are in search off a new one. The exiled lord had gathered a few soldiers and now we had left the lands of humans... Winter had come to the lands and laid a white sheet across the ground and trees. It only made traveling more difficult. This land belonged to tribes of red skinned creatures who were somewhat more primitive in their ways and wary of outsiders. They were probably related to goblins and orcs somewhere in their ancestral lines but developed differently. There seems to be a migration of these creatures as we were crossing their lands so we had to travel quickly or risk encounters with these creatures which may or may not turn out well.
We had gotten to a narrow arch which spanned across a chasm but as it had gotten dark we decided to set up camp and move on the next day. Our camp was hidden behind trees but close to a clearing in the forest where we could spot anyone or anything that passes through. I saw them sprinkling something from a saltshaker outside of the tents and asked what it was. They replied that it would give people the feeling of a color if it was stepped on and could help people find their tent in the dark. On the other side of our camp was a cliff which led down to a beach quite far below. An odd path had resisted the wearing of nature and led out over the water as a pier would although it disappeared into the water further out. We enjoyed a sunset over the sea before going to sleep.
We were woken by the guards talking about those creatures being spotted in the distance. There was two riding on horses and they seemed to be scouts. They spotted our camp and charged towards us. The exiled lord rode out to meet them and they tried to shot him with an arrow. He rode up close and leapt from the horse. He quickly cut down one of the scouts while they were still in shock and proceeded to take down the other. The other guard had rode away and shot an arrow in the lord's shoulder. The lord took the horse of the fallen scout and charged at the other. The other scout shot the horse as it neared and the lord rolled under the horse of the scout. He thrusted his sword through the horse and scout, killing them both immediately.
He returned to camp and had the doctor see to the wound. Apparently the arrows were coated with poison but we had no cure. We buried the scouts (i wonder if we found a cure on them as there was no further mention of the poison) and covered proof that the fight had happened. A group of those creatures passed by later in the day but they didnt notice our camp and just crossed over the arch. We watched them until they disappeared around a bend of the mountain (might as well see how others cross such an obstacle before going ourselves right?). Another group of two appeared as the sun was about to set. These seemed similar to the previous group except they had armor of sorts and seemed somewhat more powerful. They spotted our camp and walked over. We prepared for another skirmish but they were just curious of the odd creatures that were living there. We had a somewhat difficult time communicating as they werent fluent in our language and we could barely understand theirs. One of the creatures saw the path out onto the water and ask excitedly if he could go explore. He ran down the path as we walked with the other and we were confronted by a surprising sight.
The water levels had receded greatly and at the end of the path a stone platform had emerged. Under the platform was a sprawling mass of walls that looked like a labyrinth still partially submerged in the water. Further under the labyrinth was another larger platform which seemed to be the roof of some building hidden in the water. The sun was getting lower so we stayed near the start of the path and stared in sublime wonder while waiting for the other creature to return. As the sun was about to disappear completely behind the horizon, we saw a dark figure running back up the path.
The creature gave everyone present a small handful of mud he had taken from the ruins. There was numerous small stones and shells (some with a creature living inside) within the mud and i liked to collect stones so i went around asking and trading random objects for them (most of the people just wanted to eat the clams and whatnot anyway so gave me whatever else was left). There was two stones which had caught my eye, a stone which looked like a small golden orb and a metallic blue rock. In not sure what happened to the creatures but i assume they left soon after. I thought "this place isnt that bad" and a time jump started.
I was suddenly in a small tea shop built where we had our tents and the others were playing mahjong. I looked outside at the spot where the labyrinth had been (now submerged again) and suddenly found myself outside the house. The sky was rushing by and the house became larger and turned into a small inn. Then it became two stories high and eventually turned into a large four story building that had architecture that was similar to that of traditional chinese/japanese castles. I then found myself sitting at a dinner table while looking at a stage where Makie (from negima) was announcing that there was new products available. The curtains opened revealing random games and travel necessities which lined the walls. Then she announced the tech group and other people who sat in the back room creating these products and two black mages (final fantasy) appeared besides her.
I then found myself in my room looking at the gems i had collected. The room was quite dark since i hadnt turned on the lights but there was enough light coming from the hallway. The room was wooden with somewhat plain beds. There was a girl in the room with me though im not sure if she was my roommate or just a friend who had come over. It was then that i realized i was a girl... We were talking about the gems when they started to glow. I found myself outside and staring at the ruins which were glowing with a light similar to the gems. The water level had dropped considerably and now the ruins were completely above the water. The girl next to me commented that it wasnt time for the ruins to have been revealed yet and the sea had never retreated that much before. I took a step down the path.
We had gotten to a narrow arch which spanned across a chasm but as it had gotten dark we decided to set up camp and move on the next day. Our camp was hidden behind trees but close to a clearing in the forest where we could spot anyone or anything that passes through. I saw them sprinkling something from a saltshaker outside of the tents and asked what it was. They replied that it would give people the feeling of a color if it was stepped on and could help people find their tent in the dark. On the other side of our camp was a cliff which led down to a beach quite far below. An odd path had resisted the wearing of nature and led out over the water as a pier would although it disappeared into the water further out. We enjoyed a sunset over the sea before going to sleep.
We were woken by the guards talking about those creatures being spotted in the distance. There was two riding on horses and they seemed to be scouts. They spotted our camp and charged towards us. The exiled lord rode out to meet them and they tried to shot him with an arrow. He rode up close and leapt from the horse. He quickly cut down one of the scouts while they were still in shock and proceeded to take down the other. The other guard had rode away and shot an arrow in the lord's shoulder. The lord took the horse of the fallen scout and charged at the other. The other scout shot the horse as it neared and the lord rolled under the horse of the scout. He thrusted his sword through the horse and scout, killing them both immediately.
He returned to camp and had the doctor see to the wound. Apparently the arrows were coated with poison but we had no cure. We buried the scouts (i wonder if we found a cure on them as there was no further mention of the poison) and covered proof that the fight had happened. A group of those creatures passed by later in the day but they didnt notice our camp and just crossed over the arch. We watched them until they disappeared around a bend of the mountain (might as well see how others cross such an obstacle before going ourselves right?). Another group of two appeared as the sun was about to set. These seemed similar to the previous group except they had armor of sorts and seemed somewhat more powerful. They spotted our camp and walked over. We prepared for another skirmish but they were just curious of the odd creatures that were living there. We had a somewhat difficult time communicating as they werent fluent in our language and we could barely understand theirs. One of the creatures saw the path out onto the water and ask excitedly if he could go explore. He ran down the path as we walked with the other and we were confronted by a surprising sight.
The water levels had receded greatly and at the end of the path a stone platform had emerged. Under the platform was a sprawling mass of walls that looked like a labyrinth still partially submerged in the water. Further under the labyrinth was another larger platform which seemed to be the roof of some building hidden in the water. The sun was getting lower so we stayed near the start of the path and stared in sublime wonder while waiting for the other creature to return. As the sun was about to disappear completely behind the horizon, we saw a dark figure running back up the path.
The creature gave everyone present a small handful of mud he had taken from the ruins. There was numerous small stones and shells (some with a creature living inside) within the mud and i liked to collect stones so i went around asking and trading random objects for them (most of the people just wanted to eat the clams and whatnot anyway so gave me whatever else was left). There was two stones which had caught my eye, a stone which looked like a small golden orb and a metallic blue rock. In not sure what happened to the creatures but i assume they left soon after. I thought "this place isnt that bad" and a time jump started.
I was suddenly in a small tea shop built where we had our tents and the others were playing mahjong. I looked outside at the spot where the labyrinth had been (now submerged again) and suddenly found myself outside the house. The sky was rushing by and the house became larger and turned into a small inn. Then it became two stories high and eventually turned into a large four story building that had architecture that was similar to that of traditional chinese/japanese castles. I then found myself sitting at a dinner table while looking at a stage where Makie (from negima) was announcing that there was new products available. The curtains opened revealing random games and travel necessities which lined the walls. Then she announced the tech group and other people who sat in the back room creating these products and two black mages (final fantasy) appeared besides her.
I then found myself in my room looking at the gems i had collected. The room was quite dark since i hadnt turned on the lights but there was enough light coming from the hallway. The room was wooden with somewhat plain beds. There was a girl in the room with me though im not sure if she was my roommate or just a friend who had come over. It was then that i realized i was a girl... We were talking about the gems when they started to glow. I found myself outside and staring at the ruins which were glowing with a light similar to the gems. The water level had dropped considerably and now the ruins were completely above the water. The girl next to me commented that it wasnt time for the ruins to have been revealed yet and the sea had never retreated that much before. I took a step down the path.
There was also an army or charizard and venusaur going nuts outside 
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