In The Times Of Fairy Tails

So far this has been a pretty pleasant experience within the maze for Alisa. She'd found some jewels and managed not be dragged into any fights. One would most certainly consider that good luck. Though good luck wasn't something that should be taken lightly, so it would be best not to push it. That in mind, Alisa went down along with Malkira and Lucia.

 

Quinn used Dragon's Footblade. It did 117 damage, but with Strength and Speed it did 80.
Alessia used Fire Surge and blocked for Quinn. It did 23 damage, but with Magic and Speed it did 38.
Caleb used Blitz and blocked for Alessia. He jumped 5 times, each time doing 4 damage. It did 20 damage, but with Strength and Weapon it did 30.

Erigor would take 5 fire damage continuous for 2 turns, next turn. X1
Erigor would take 4 fire damage every turn. X2

All together the group did 278 damage to Erigor. Erigor's defense reduced 5 damage.

Quinn's passive Instakilled Erigor. Erigor is down!

HP:
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Weapon: Erigor's Scythe (10-15)
Abilities:
Storm Bringer:
An offensive spell in which the user moves their hand in a pattern, manipulating the surrounding wind and releasing it as a tornado towards the target. Once this tornado reaches the target, it spins and sends them flying. (40 damage + stun, 60 MP)
Storm Mail: The user puts their arms in an "X" pattern in front of themselves, manipulating wind to spin around them until they are covered by an armor of wind. This armor does not only increase their defenses, but also augments their destructive power. This armor of wind constantly blows wind inside out. (+15 defense, +8 strength, 100 MP)
Storm Shred: The caster creates several blades of wind that attack the target (5-15 on 1-6 blades, 80 MP)
Emera Baram: The user first engulfs themselves with wind, then they place their two index and middle fingers in an X-shape in front of themselves and fires a concentrated blast of wind blades at the target (10- 20 damage on 1-8 blades (100 MP)
Wind Palm: The user claps both their hands together, releasing a highly destructive tornado (50 damage + Stun 90 MP)
Strength: 12
Speed: 10
Defence: 15
Magic: 18
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Quinn
HP: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
(37)(+9)(+9)(+9)(+9)(+3)(+3)(+3)(+3)
MP: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ (110)(+30)
Ability Slots: (+1)(+1)(+1)
Machina Soul: Invincible - The user takes on the form of the INVINCIBLE model tank as a bulky armor. This gives the user massive defensive measures. (+30 defense, +15 Strength, -15 speed)
Machina Soul: Highwind - The user takes on the form of the HIGHWIND model Airship, giving them the ability of flight and greatly enhancing their mobility, but sacrificing durability. (+30 speed, +15 Strength, -15 Speed)
Machina Soul: Falcon - The user takes on the form of the FALCON model artillery cannon. They gain unsurpassed offensive capabilities, at the cost of both mobility and durability. (+50 strength, -20 defense, -20 speed)
Iron Dragon's Club: The user transform their arm or leg into a large steel club, increasing punching and kicking power. They can also create multiple smaller clubs from the end of the original, hitting many enemies at once, are capable of changing the size and length of the clubs they produce at their whim, and are able to detach them from their body. Also, for added maneuverability and to take opponents off-guard, the club can be rapidly turned into the similar Iron Dragon's Sword. (80 damage, 70 MP)
Iron Dragon's Foot Blade: The user sprout a sharp, harpoon-like blade from the sole of each of their feet. By planting these blades in the ceiling, they're capable of remaining suspended and of moving around upside down as if they were walking normally (120 damage, 100 MP)
Iron Dragon's Kunai: The user creates small, kunai-esque knives that can be thrown with pinpoint accuracy (30 damage, 1-5 kunai, 110 MP)
Black Hole: The user places one of their hands over the other, with the fingers of both bent, and then clasps them together, creating a dark orb between the caster and their opponent.This orb generates its own gravitational field, drawing in everything around itself,and also appears to increase in strength and size after a short period of time. (90MP, 35 damage over 2-4 turns + Enemies cannot act during that time)
Gravity Grasp: Gesturing with one hand, the user lifts their opponent into the air by decreasing the amount of gravity on them. Having done this, the caster then increases the gravity around the target, inflicting excruciating pain unto them (80MP, 40-80 damage, 1 round of disability)
Sacrifice: Expend HP to perform a single, powerful attack. (50 + Health spent)
Break Time: Restore 10% of Max HP and 10 MP each time dependent on RNG score (1-10)
Weapon:
Veritas: 15-25 damage
Aequitas: 5-15 damage PASSIVE: When an enemy is at 10% health, 5% chance on every second attack to instantly kill
Item Slots:
Gaia Bangle: Significantly raises max HP and Defense (+9, +3)
Gaia Bangle: Significantly raises max HP and Defense (+9, +3)
Gaia Bangle: Significantly raises max HP and Defense (+9, +3)
Gaia Bangle: Significantly raises max HP and Defense (+9, +3)
Slayer Earring: Highly increases maximum AS and Magic and also increases Strength (+1, +2,+5)
Slayer Earring: Highly increases maximum AS and Magic and also increases Strength (+1, +2,+5)
Slayer Earring: Highly increases maximum AS and Magic and also increases Strength (+1, +2,+5)
Omega Arts: Raises max HP, Strength, Speed, and Defense. (+3, +3, +3 +3)
Omega Arts: Raises max HP, Strength, Speed, and Defense. (+3, +3, +3 +3)
Omega Arts: Raises max HP, Strength, Speed, and Defense. (+3, +3, +3 +3)
Omega Arts: Raises max HP, Strength, Speed, and Defense. (+3, +3, +3 +3)
Strength: 45(+3)(+3)(+3)(+3)(+5)(+5)(+5)(+15)
Speed: 4(+3)(+3)(+3)(+3)(-15)
Defense: 23(+3)(+3)(+3)(+3)(+3)(+3)(+3)(+3)(+30)
Magic: 2(+2)(+2)(+2)

Zephyr
HP: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ (-8)(+3)
MP: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ (53)(+1)(+10)
Ability Slots:
Fire Dash: Cloak yourself in fire, then punish faraway enemies with a charging attack. (25 damage + 5 fire damage continuous for 2 turns)
Sliding Dash: Punish faraway enemies with a charging attack. (18 Damage)
Cure: Recover a small amount of HP. (8MP, 5HP Healed+Magic Stat)
~Blitz: Perform a series of jumping attacks. (1-5 attacks, 5 Damage)
Aero: Call on the wind to lift enemies into the air and then send them flying. Stuns some foes. (5MP, 8 damage on impact+Stun)
Quick Blitz: Perform a jumping attack. (5 Damage)
Weapon: X-Gloves: (3-8) +1 SPD
Item Slots:
Omega Arts: Raises max HP, Strength, Speed, and Defense. (+3, +3, +3 +3)
Magic Armlet: Slightly raises max MP and Magic. (+1, +2)
Strength: 20(+3)
Speed: 7(+3)
Defense: 6(+3)
Magic: 7(+2)

Alessia
HP: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■(60)(+3)
MP: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ (55)
Ability Slots: (+2)
Cure: Recover a small amount of HP. (8MP, 5HP Healed+Magic Stat)
Sliding Dash: Punish faraway enemies with a charging attack. (18 Damage)
Stop: Manipulate time to bring surrounding enemies' movement to a complete halt for 1 round of combat. (15MP)
~Blitz: Perform a series of jumping attacks. (1-5 attacks, 5 Damage)
Aero: Call on the wind to lift enemies into the air and then send them flying. Stuns some foes. (5MP, 8 damage on impact+Stun)
Fire Surge: Rush the enemy while a ring of fire revolves around you, hitting targets multiple times. (30 damage + 4 continuous fire damage)
Weapon: Arming Sword (4-13) +0 SPD
Item Slots:
Tourmaline Ring: Increases Strength, Speed and increases maximum AS (+1, +1, +2)
Titan Chain: Significantly raises Strength and Speed (+4, +3)
Omega Arts: Raises max HP, Strength, Speed, and Defense. (+3, +3, +3 +3)
Strength: 12(+1)(+4)(+3)
Speed: 4(+1)(+3)(+3)
Defense: 9(+3)
Magic: 2


Ander
HP: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■(-7)(+3)
MP: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■(101)(+25)
Ability Slots:
Fire Dash: Cloak yourself in fire, then punish faraway enemies with a charging attack. (25 damage + 5 fire damage continuous for 2 turns)
Binding Strike: Perform a spinning attack that binds some foes. (35 damage + chance to stop enemies attacking for a turn)
Stop: Manipulate time to bring surrounding enemies' movement to a complete halt for 1 round of combat. (15MP)
Blizzara: Blast enemies head-on with a stronger chunk of ic. (6MP. Deals 8 Damage)
Thundara: Strike surrounding enemies from above with stronger lightning that shocks other nearby foes if it connects.(6MP, 12 damage, deals half to other targets)
Aerora: Call on the wind to lift enemies into the air and send them flying for more damage. Stuns many foes.(10MP, 16 damage on impact+Stun)
Esuna: Recover from all negative status effects. (10MP)
Cure: Recover a small amount of HP. (8MP, 5HP Healed+Magic Stat)
Weapon: Improved Mage’s Staff (5-13) +0 SPD
Item Slots:
Fencer Earring: Highly increases maximum AS, Strength, Speed and also increases Magic (+2, +1, +1,+5)
Heartguard: Raises max HP and Defense. Equip more to boost effect. (+3, +4)
Strength: 9(+1)
Speed: 4(+1)
Defense: 5(+4)
Magic: 17(+5)


Jack
HP: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ (-12)
MP: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■(103)(+25)
Ability Slots:
Esuna: Recover from all negative status effects. (10MP)
Fire Dash: Cloak yourself in fire, then punish faraway enemies with a charging attack. (25 damage + 5 fire damage continuous for 2 turns)
Blizzard: Blast enemies head-on with a chunk of ice. (3MP. Deals 4 Damage)
Thunder: Strike surrounding enemies from above with lightning (3MP, 6 damage)
Cure: Recover a small amount of HP. (8MP, 5HP Healed+Magic Stat)
Aero: Call on the wind to lift enemies into the air and then send them flying. Stuns some foes. (5MP, 8 damage on impact+Stun)
Weapon: Improved Mage’s Staff (5-13) +0 SPD
Item Slots:
Hi-Potion: Restore HP to the User, or to a target of the user's choosing. (+60 HP)
Fencer Earring: Highly increases maximum AS, Strength, Speed and also increases Magic (+2, +1, +1,+5)
Strength: 9(+1)
Speed: 4(+1)
Defense: 5
Magic: 14(+5)


Caleb
HP: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ (60)(+9)(+9)(+9)
MP: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ (40)(+1)
Ability Slots:
Cure: Recover a small amount of HP. (8MP, 5HP Healed+Magic Stat)
Sliding Dash: Punish faraway enemies with a charging attack. (18 Damage)
Stop: Manipulate time to bring surrounding enemies' movement to a complete halt for 1 round of combat. (15MP)
~Blitz: Perform a series of jumping attacks. (1-5 attacks, 5 Damage)
Aero: Call on the wind to lift enemies into the air and then send them flying. Stuns some foes. (5MP, 8 damage on impact+Stun)
Weapon: Shortsword (2-9) +1 SPD
Item Slots:
Potion: Restore HP to the User, or to a target of the user's choosing. (+30 HP)
Gaia Bangle: Significantly raises max HP and Defense (+9, +3)
Gaia Bangle: Significantly raises max HP and Defense (+9, +3)
Gaia Bangle: Significantly raises max HP and Defense (+9, +3)
Rune Armlet: Slightly raises max MP and Defense. (+1, +1)
Strength: 12
Speed: 4
Defense: 9(+3)(+3)(+3)(+1)
Magic: 2


Aoki
HP: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ (-31)
MP: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
(80)
Ability Slots:
Magnet: Use magnetic force to pull enemies in and deal continual damage.(6MP, 12 damage over 2 turns)
Sliding Dash: Punish faraway enemies with a charging attack. (18 Damage)
Stop: Manipulate time to bring surrounding enemies' movement to a complete halt for 1 round of combat. (15MP)
Esuna: Recover from all negative status effects. (10MP)
Fire Dash: Cloak yourself in fire, then punish faraway enemies with a charging attack. (25 damage + 5 fire damage continuous for 2 turns)
Cure: Recover a small amount of HP. (8MP, 5HP Healed+Magic Stat)
Weapon: Keyblade (4-12)
Item Slots:
Lucky Ring: Brings luck to the wearer, increasing the drop rate of items/Jewels (20% enhanced Drop Rate)
Lucky Ring: Brings luck to the wearer, increasing the drop rate of items/Jewels (20% enhanced Drop Rate)
Lucky Ring: Brings luck to the wearer, increasing the drop rate of items/Jewels (20% enhanced Drop Rate)
Lucky Ring: Brings luck to the wearer, increasing the drop rate of items/Jewels (20% enhanced Drop Rate)
Strength: 14
Speed: 4
Defense: -1
Magic: 14


"How could this have happened!?" Erigor said that before Quinn had finished him.

Cassandra used the little she had of her strength to heal everyone. "You did it..." She breathed weakly. "I knew you could." That was a lie, though, Cassandra was passing out the entire fight, so she didn't really understand what had happened until Erigor fell to the ground.

"No way... Erigor never loses." Kageyama muttered under his breath. His eyes went wide, beside Erigor, was the Lullaby flute.

"Thank you, all of you. Thanks to you the Guild Masters will be safe now." Cassandra smiled weakly. "While we're here we better pay a visit to the Guild Masters conference, and tell them about what happened."

Suddenly, the magic mobile flew into the air, and Lullaby flew with it.

"The car, it's possessed!"

"Shouldn't have been so trusting flies, Lullaby is mine now!" Kageyama laughed, speeding off into the distance.

Cassandra couldn't believe her eyes, her jaw dropped.


Evanora was sitting in the woods by the Guild Masters conference. She looked to be pacing, as if something were bothering her. From out of the woods, she said Kageyama, running towards the hall. "You've been hurt badly, boy, you shouldn't be here alone." She turned to look at him.

"Yes, uh, Ma'am." He stumbled. "Wait... aren't you Evanora Vermilion, Master of the Sapphire Eclipse Guild?" He smiled.

"The very same." She nodded. "I must be going now, though."

"Wait." Kageyama reached for her. "Would you like to hear a song? They wouldn't let me play my flute in the hospital, so I came out here." Kageyama gestured to the flute. Evanora looked at it, narrowing her eyes.

"I do adore music. It couldn't hurt, could it?" Evanora smiled to herself, and Kageyama stared. He brought the flute up to his lips.

"There they are!" Cassandra shouted.



"Would you be quiet, they're just about to get to the good part." A figure came out from the trees. "Oh Cassandra hunny, how you've grown. You too Quinn. And who are all of these handsome gentlemen and ladies?"



"Hey, stop talking, didn't you just tell them to knock it off?"


"Nothing is going to change, boy." Evanora turned away from him, her eyes somber. "The weak will forever remain weak. And maybe it is just me, but I don't think that is a bad thing. Humans are weak creatures by nature, and our insecurities are why Guilds exist, why we have friends. When we're surrounded by allies it's easier to stay positive about life, in your future. You may stumble and bump into things, but as long as you have faith in your future you will be able to keep marching forward and your strength emerges on its own. But you have to pick that path, and decide to live your life to the fullest. Don't let a silly flute get in the way of that."

Cassandra held her breath, and then noticed that it wasn't only just these Guild Masters watching, but all the Guild Masters. She watched as Kageyama knelt to the floor, dropping the flute.

"I'm sorry. I surrender."

 

Somehow... And she wasn't sure how... Quinn did it. Somehow, in the midst of firing his weapon the bullet found its way perfectly and Erigor just dropped from the skies. They had survived, somehow, they had survived. She flew the sword (lol) down to the ground, ready to congratulate everyone. However, it was not that easy. Kageyama had stolen the flute and drove away but fortunately enough, they were in pursuit. Not to mention just in time, as they arrived to stop Kageyama from doing whatever it was he was going to do. The other Guild Masters were out here in the woods for some reason, maybe they were taking a break, and they witnessed the event as Kageyama was stopped. She ignored the somewhat flamboyant Guild Master, focusing on the coward in front of them. As tempted as she was to break the flute, it was likely better not to, so she sufficed for something else. She kicked Kageyama to the floor, knocking him away from it and drew sword putting it at his throat with her boot on his chest holding him down.
"I don't know what you planned to do with this, but you will answer me now!" Alessia demanded. "What did you plan to do with this? What does Lullaby do exactly? You'll tell me everything, every last detail and I won't kill you, even though it's the least you deserve."

 

"Good Call."

Malkira, Alisa, Calxiyn and Lucia went down.

Beucette went to the unexplored part of the map for some reason do you want to die Beucette. Smh

"It looks like you can go a number of different ways." Balthazar told Malkira, Alisa, Calxiyn and Lucia.

- Go to the Green Route
- Go to the Blue Route
- Go to the Red Dead End
- Go to the Orange Route
- Go to the Light Blue Dead End
- Go to the Dark Red Dead End

"There are so many ways to go." Calxiyn sighed heavily. "We'd better split up at this rate, and Beucette better come back over here with us."

"Beucette, you have two Deadends in front of you. I recommend you try to meet up with the others."




Caliborn: Blue Dot
Alisa: Purple Dot
Beucette: Red Dot
Mizuki: Black X
Lucia: Yellow Dot
Calxiyn: Pink Dot
Malkira: Brown Dot

 

Mission of the Utmost Importance:



Ander's pov:
Cassandra used some healing power, he could tell she was struggling to use her power. "Cassandra you need to rest." he said expressing concern. Some how they beet Erigor in some incredible random lucky way. But hay when luck shines your way you do not question it. How they managed to do it was beyond him. Soon Erigor dropped the flute known as Lullaby. He knew the moment that Erigor dropped Lullaby Kageyama would take it so he did on some magic mobile car. He then went after Kageyama as soon as he could. They soon came across Evanora sitting in the woods by a building of some sort. He had questions for Evanora. She had a lot to answer for. there was a time and place for that though That was when people from other guilds showed up and ask who they were. Hopefully these people would not recognize his name. Having done a lot of traveling and other things. He wondered if they knew someone, it was quite possible but one would never know and he was not about to ask. "Ander Windfire." He said simply. As soon as Kageyama dropped the flute he had half a mind to burn it there on the spot. He was about to when something stopped him. He remembered something back in the guild nothing is ever what it seem at face value. Evanora told Kageyama nothing is going to change. Nothing will change unless you want them to, he thought. Strength was not all about power, but what you aim to do that counts. "This is a strange place for Guild member leaders to be." He found it strange that Kageyama was giving up now. He must have something planned. What it was he could not say. It might be something or nothing. Alessia went off and he would say something, but the power to tell the future told him someone else was going to do it and so not to steal there thunder in anyway did nothing in that way because despite what people thought his rper was no monster.

 

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Zephyr had soon woke up after being healed by Cassandra. Upon noticing that he was now on the ground instead of in the air floating on a sword, he attempted to recall what had happened. Everything came back to him within a few minutes. He'd taken one of Erigor's attack and that was enough to bring him down. While that did suck, the more pressing matter was where was Erigor? Zephyr turned his head just in time to see Erigor's defeated body as well as Kageyama flying off. Well, someone didn't believe him when he said he'd beat him an inch within his life if he tried something.

They had arrived at the Guild Masters conference right before Kageyama could start playing the flute, however they were interrupted by an oddly dressed Guild Master. He (?) also asked who they were, what was though at first to be a rhetorical question. in case it wasn't, Zephyr answered him(?). "Zephyr Siegend." Maybe one of them would recognize his last name. Probably not though. So moving that aside, they still needed to stop Kageyama...who had just knelt before the presumed Guild Master for Sapphire Eclipse. Was she really that intimidating? Zephyr wasn't seeing it. Still he wasn't playing the flute so mission accomplished.

Least until Alessia started to forcefully interrogate Kageyama. "Easy there Alessia. No need to threaten him at sword point. Your foot on his chest is more than enough. Plus he may be dumb enough to something against us, but he isn't that much of an idiot to try something around all these guild masters." Least Zephyr hoped that he wasn't that stupid. Just to be sure he walked over and picked up the Lullaby flute. If any of the guild masters asked for it then he would hand it to them. There wasn't much point in him keeping it other than to keep it away from Kageyama.

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Now the group was faced with numerous paths before them. Once again spitting up would likely be the better option. "I'll take the Blue Route."

Meanwhile at the guild hall, Leo was just sitting around bored. Finding ways to keep himself preoccupied wasn't one of his strong suits. At first he'd attempted to wait it out, but like always that boredom was too much for him to ignore. With a sigh, he started to look around the guild hall where he noticed Silvia brewing something over by herself. He could only assume that she was brewing something herbal related. Leo then recalled when they were walking around town just how much Silvia knew about herbs. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to just watch her. Leo got up from where he was sitting and walked over to where Silvia was brewing her herbs. "Is it okay if I watch?"

 

Conrad Heinrich Adelbrecht Carsten von Eisenstein II

Conrad had been standing next to Edric just prior to a series of events that would result in a fire, an argument and Zephyrine joining the guild in no particular order. It all happened so fast and before he could react everything was resolved. Vance had taken care of the girl before things had gotten out of hand, he made a mental note to be careful around her. He knew how to handle it as displayed by his actions in the fight with the magnificent creature. He felt his pocket to make sure the stone was still there. It was probably worth a fortune, but he wouldn't sell it. It was an artifact that reminded him of his family. His father had gone bonkers when he said he would join a guild. Despite being a more progressive family his father still held a dislike for mages. He wasn't sure if his father had calmed down yet or if he would ever come to terms with his son being a mage. It wasn't like Conrad had an actual choice in it, so how could he be blamed? The debate raged on as he followed Edric to the pub.

It had been a while since he had been in one of them, he saw a table with a few blokes drinking ale, he grabbed a chair and pulled it over sitting down with them, two of them were farmers named Paul and Rob, the third one was a hunter named John. They had been talking about the prospects for the harvest. Conrad listened and joined in on the conversation giving them a round on him as they discussed the countryside, he noted how Vance walked past, John looked at him as he walked past and asked "What's his problem then?" Conrad smiled "Can't find a ladder tall enough to get down from his high horse" Conrad replied and they all laughed. It was then that he noticed the women calling them over. He watched as Vance actually did take them up on the offer. Something wasn't right there, Vance Dorian taking townspeople up on offers. John looked at him "It's been nice meeting you, come find us some other time, but now there is more important business at hand for you, lad." He said with a smile. Conrad nodded and went over the aftermath of their last mission still in his memory. At first glimpse he was able to put away that thought, these two didn't seem to be intent on romancing them but he could have been wrong. "Good evening, Ladies" he said as he joined Vance and the two women, he did take note of the pistol one of them carried, but didn't decide to take the same road to conversation as Vance did. "I am Conrad" He said deeming it unnecessary to ask for their names seeing Vance already did so. "So what brings to a place like this?" He asked the women, directing the question to the one with the circlet in particular.

 

Mizhak started to chuckle, cleaning out one of the glasses. "I'm not one for drinking on the job." He told Damian.

"Indeed. Le Roi des Thunes would not be happy about that." The women jumped in, leaning on the bar and looking at both Damian and Edric. "Is this your father, boy?" The women asked him. She was intimidating at the least, but still very beautiful.



"A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Vance." The hooded women said, her voice tender, and modulated. She then turned to Conrad. "A friend of yours?" She gave Conrad a small smile. "I am Florica. This is my traveling companion, Shani."

"Aye, but no one calls me that 'round here. Red is just fine."

"I was just going to ask you the very same, Conrad." Florica took a sip from her drink. "This is where we stay when we're not traveling. The owner is very generous to us." She gestured gracefully to the mysterious man who offered them the invitation. "May I ask you the very same, what brings both of you gentlemen here tonight?"

"It is hardly so often that we have new company here." Red gestured to the rest of the bar, lying back in her chair

"And even more peculiar for Zéph to be accompanied by such amity." The two girls laughed. It was plan to see that Florica was more gentle and refined, while Red was full of energy and charismatic.

 

Conrad Heinrich Adelbrecht Carsten von Eisenstein II

Conrad listened to their names and the answer to his own question. "Certainly you may ask that. We are on invitation of a friend, I can't speak for Vance on this one but I consider him a good man, having a drink in the tavern every now and then isn't a bad idea." He said pointing over towards Edric with the mention of friend. "He is an odd one, sure, but from what I have seen of him he isn't a bad person." He took a moment to consider what to ask next, Florica had mentioned traveling, that seemed like a solid topic for conversation. "So Florica, you mentioned you're here when you're not traveling. Pardon me for jumping to conclusions, but that implies you travel a lot then? Where have you been over the years? And what was your favourite destination?" He asked Florica, then looking towards Red "Of course the question is open for you to answer as well." He took note of how the mentioned Zephyros or Zephyrine, it didn't matter, they clearly knew them for longer than he and Vance did it might be worthwhile to get a better understanding of Zephyros if only it was to tackle possible future problems.

 

"Alright." Leo said, before silently watching Silvia work. While he didn't doubt the delicacy of what she was doing, watching her served to prove that she wasn't kidding. Everything she did, from measuring the ingredients to putting them into containers. All was done with precision actions. Wow. As to avoid and unintentional distraction on his part, all the remarks that he had were kept in his head until she was finished.

 

"Alright" the girl simply responded, beginning to walk out of the guild hall. As Thea came over to her, Skadi glanced at her young friend. "What?" she asked, giving Thea the response she was hopefully looking for. While she awaited the excited youngster's answer, Skadi found herself wondering where she would actually go. Was the bar the best idea? She couldn't think of anything better, given the fact that she was looking for someone in the guild.


"Taking his life will accomplish nothing. People are attracted to power, so unless you eradicate humanity itself lullaby will always be a threat. Just be at ease now that Kageyama has been stopped, Alessia. The threat has passed, there is no need to start any further confrontations" Caleb stated, being ever so wise and saying something that sounded as though it fit. He didn't look at Alessia as he talked though, deciding to instead keep a watchful eye on Kageyama. He wasn't entirely sure things were over, but he had to remain positive even if that were the case.​

 

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"Orange route" said Malkira "Because why the hell not. I really hope we don't run into a minotaur, or some other Greek abomination. Like the food they have there, ugh, I really hope we don't run into that, there's only so much lamb one man can take"

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Damian sighed "Too bad" and drunk the beer he'd offered Mizhak. When the woman suggested Edric was his father he burst out laughing "Ha! Well actually" he said still chuckling "Edric may be a drunkard but he's probably still a better dad than my real father" he took another swig of beer, the memories were flooding back, of his home, of his father, the imperious man who always seemed to look down upon Damian, especially on the day he was cast out "That man was a bastard, completely intolerant" he took more swigs, "He dictated my whole life and was always ready to criticise everything I did, he always wanted me to grow up to be just like him. But I'm not like him" he scowled and sat for a moment longer in his thoughts. Then suddenly he chuckled "Here I am, complaining about my rich and luxurious upbringing, while you two" he gestured to the people at the bar "have to work here to make a living" he leaned over to Mizhak "Is there no way I can sway you?"

 

Mission of upmost importance:


Jack's pov: Before he knew it Kage took off with Lullaby. Soon they all ran into Evanora. Then someone asked who they were. "Jack Rincewind" he replied to the guild maters around. He that had a thought wasn't Evanora on some important guild meeting with the magic council or some important people. He wonder if he would be recognized or if he knew someone there. Alessia the started to treated kage. They might have got some information from him but Zephyr had said something to stop Alessia and now it was possible that Kage wouldn't say anything. He would attempt to answer Alessia question with his best guess. "Remember what we were told about lullaby or what we assume it does. Sleep, and now that I think about it, it is very possible that lullaby is some sort of mind control device. If I had to guess I say Kage some how knew about the meeting with Evanora and planned to use it on them or at they very lest use it on the town of people. He somehow knew about Ren so it is very possible he knew of the guild meeting also." Then another thought came to him. How was it Kage got this info. "Kage who told you about the guild. Who informed you of these things". He nodded at Alessia to get the information out of Kage.

 

Alessia glared at Kageyama beneath her, the voices of the others echoing around her. Caleb was saying some self righteous tripe about the threat passing and human nature. She heard Zephyr telling her she didn't need to hold him at sword point. He had picked up the flute, and with no way of getting to it now, she relented. She sheathed the sword on her back.
"Alright... Zephyr." She spoke, digging her heel into the chest of the prone Kageyama, her fists clenched. "But I'm not moving until he has given us all the answers we want and someone official appears to drag him away. Even though you have the flute, I don't trust him not to try something again." Jack was being useful for once, and actually asking important questions and making important points. She had never thought of that. How did they find out?




Vance listened politely as Conrad dared to interrupt him and speak to them. Admittedly, the man got the answers that he was looking for out of them. So, they travelled a lot? Given that they were dressed well enough, he assumed that they had a fair amount of wealth behind them if they were able to travel and keep themselves respectable. And with that in mind, it made some sense that they stayed here. He had some sense of practicality, and why not stay somewhere cheaper if it helped them conserve money? Of course, it was by no means preferable. He frowned in his thoughts. Why do I think that this is... Acceptable? It is hardly acceptable. Staying in a brothel is terrible. And I'm speaking to these people? Even though they keep themselves tidy, they're obviously not of my kind. So why am I even giving time to speak to them? They don't merit my attention. Besides, I have a daughter to find. Not to mention that Conrad is there, speaking to them. What am I even doing? As he was preoccupied with his personal considerations, he said nothing, He would need to find a way to disengage.




Well that escalated quickly. Edric frowned as the drunk Damian began to rant at the poor boy after he attempted to coax the lad into bed with him. That revealed to him two things. One, the preferences of Damian, and the second far more importantly, that drink soured the mood of the lad. And it wasn't ending well. He was reminiscing about the past, the nature of his father. It sounded as if he was well off at least, but it didn't sound like a happy childhood. Damian had at least switched the conversation, but he feared that his conversation partner would be well put off by the display that he had just given. Not that he could blame him either. Reallly, he would have had more luck sober and reasonable, if he could actually speak. Edric felt a little bad for him honestly. Maybe I should have taken things a little slower. Just because I don't react badly, doesn't mean that other people don't. If the boy started to get rowdy then he'd have to rein him in. Even as he sipped his beer, he questioned the wisdom of his decision. Perhaps it was best not to introduce him like that. However, he couldn't just sit here all night. He may as well talk to people and he had a question or two to ask the supposed King of Beggars over there...
"So! Mester King O' Beggars, interestin' teetle ya got yerself there. How'd ye come by tha'?" Edric asked. "Seems yer an' important fella aroond heere. Soo, I have ta ask, wha's between ye, and Zeeapherine?"

 

"Red here has her own ship, so we travel quite often." Florica smiled. "Sailing the sea, looking for unexplored waters. We've been farther then you can imagine, but my favorite destination has always been the capital." Florica told Vance and Conrad.

"Capital smapital." Red crossed her arms, rolling her eyes. "We have sailed the world and seen it's wonders, there's so many other places to pick. But there's no better place for me then the open sea."

"Le Roi des Thunes had quite a big crowd with him in the Capital. I was only a young child at the time. It's like he never ages. He looks the same as the day I met him." Florica explained, moving the hair from her face. "Crocus will always be my home, it's nice to go back to after a long travel. But recently we've been moved here, and the capital is rather far. Naliama IS beautiful."

 

Vance listened, somewhat interested in what they were saying. Travellers were interesting people, and occasionally they had interesting stories to tell. Florica seemed to prefer the capital for some reason. He couldn't for the life of him figure out why. Many nobles had their estates their (his family not included), but the place was a peasant trap. There was very little that attracted him to the place other than the politics, which these people certainly did not engage in. Shani, or 'Red' as she was known, preferred the open sea. That was... Understandable. He saw the beauty in the sea and somewhat enjoyed the boat ride they were on.
"This town is well enough I suppose, although I infinitely prefer the estate of home. It is quieter there, more peaceful. Crowded cities are good for an adventure, but I find that they grow tiresome after a while." Vance said, contributing to the conversation in some way. "I share your liking of the sea. Such an infinite vastness and a view to kill for with the sun setting or rising over it. I find at times like that, the reflection of the water is most beautiful." Thinking about it, he hadn't travelled anywhere far for some time. He remembered going many places, near and far when he was younger but not any longer. It seemed that his father had more immediate concerns than going travelling of late. It was disappointing really. He did miss seeing new places. It was exciting to be sure. Surprising. I actually have something in common with this person. And they are by no means me, or like me really. They don't seem noble and yet, here we are speaking of travels.
"Perchance have you sailed to Caelum, or travelled across to Seven or Bosco? Personally, the furthest I have been is Pergrande in the East." Vance added, recounting a little of his own travels.

 

The King of Beggers raised an eyebrow at Edric. "Oh is that what they're calling me now? I see." He leaned in, with a smirk. Quickly, he stepped forward on his toe, past Edric, and then twisted around, doing a turn and planting himself on the ground. From behind Edric, he put his hand on his shoulder, and leaned around him to face him. "Between Zéph and I?" He questioned. He pondered this for a while. "Are you interested? Why are do you ask?" The King of Beggers gave a chuckle, rising his eyebrows suggestively as he bit his lip.

 

Edric rolled his eyes and sighed heavily. He moved the King of Beggars' face away with a gentle push of the hand and looked at him seriously.
"Noo. Had roomance once, tha's oover an' Ee'm done weth et. I en't changin' tha' fer ye, oor yer frieend. Boot... Ee ahm curious as ta hoo ye came ta her rescue soo quickly, an' indeed, why ye jus' stopped her from doin' her shift, soo ta speak. Noo, I en't condooning tha', boot et makes someone wonder... Why did ya interfere in her instance, boot not other ones. Ee didn'a see ya steppin' in for Ayshah. They're clearly somethin' special to ya." Edric explained, a serious look on his face. This place was full of oddities, and these people were quite odd indeed. It made him wonder... What kind of life did these people lead? And why was Zephyros/Zépyhrine special in the midst of it all?

 

The King of Beggers's eyes went wide. "That shift wasn't for Zéph to do." He explained to Edric, his voice quiet and almost threatening, but not to Edric. "Zéph has never-" He cut himself off. "And Zéph will never." He could barely said the word. "Aisha volunteered of her own free will, it is not my business to stand in. Plus, we do have a debt to pay." He said strictly. "She's a girl of pure heart, and many don't come to the brothel just for that, but just someone to talk to as well, you know. The other girls will try their best to see she isn't picked for those who want sexual companionship I know that she'll be safe... " He looked back toward Aisha, a somber look in his eyes, though his tone softened. "Zéph is... well... " He stopped gesturing suddenly. "I can't bear to see harm come to any of my children. But Zéph is the closest to me. Zéph represents a way out for our people, for anyone who struggles. Zéph has magic, someone that is rare, more so with our numbers, as most of the people who come for shelter are those who can't find work due to the wizards just being better, you see. You can be an ice scalper who makes beauty but you won't compare to someone who has magical ice powers. It's very different. It's very hard. Wizards don't tend to be so understanding. But Zéph has an amazing opportunity, and I want to shelter Zéph." The King of Beggers whispered to Edric. He wasn't usually so trusting, but since Edric was going to be with Zéph for quite some time, he should know.