Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:19 pm Post subject: The Oasis
A flying carriage soon appears in the designated location and picks up the three travelers. Traveling to the north, a bit of the plains is seen before the land turns into a rough and rocky terrain.
The arena is seen directly below, and it appears that there is some time of skirmish going on, though nothing was planned.
Eventually the rocky terrain turn mountainous as massive forms appear on the horizon. taking some extra time, the wagon circles around the mountains so as to maintain a decent level of oxygen for those traveling on it.
Towards the end of the mountain range, a large volcano is present, apparently still active as it seems to be generating an immense amount of heat. Finally....desert.
As soon as the travelers enter the desert skies, a violent storm picks up. Sand whipping every which way, the caravan is battered and damaged badly.
As it begins its nsoe dive downwards, the side suddenly splits open as the head of a massive bird breaks through the fabric casing of the carriage. Snapping it fails to get at any passengers and pulls out its head.
In the chaos, all sense of direction is lost, and the carriage crashes into the sand.
Spoiler:
You lay in the rubble of the destoryed carriage, please in your introduction mention yourself crawling out from it. Though visibility is poor due to the horrible storm, you can clearly see that you are in a desert.
Changing of armor/equipment is allowed, and you can assume to have all items in your inventory. No switching out armor/weapons during fights however.
Also please make sure to own a Sand Cape before you begin on this quest.
As I kick out any rubble in front of me I then focus on the rubble on top of me and around me. Clearing it enough to make a little den I then open my cloak up and check on my wass, hoping he is ok. I allow him to get out before I attempt to. As he leaves, he quickly comes back in covering his eye. Fumbling a little bit due to the impact, I soon get my footing. Looking around through the mask, I can see why my wass wanted back into my cape. "We will ned to wait till the storm clears before trying to travel, unless you guys know which way is north. There is no clear direction of the sun, and none of us have compasses so we will just have to deal with this storm for now." _________________
*Archaic picks himself up and dusts himself off. Checking for injuries he finds that he is uninjured, but flustered. Trying to think of what to do next, Archaic looks around to see if there is anything that could be used to get any sort of barring.*
"I have no idea," my voice manages to speak, muffled under wood and metal framework. Popping my head out, "It looks like we have no choice of turning back either. Let us hope the hungry bird has passed." I crawl out and spit out the sand between my teeth.
As sand whips to and from the wreckage is battered and slowly begins to sink in the sand. The three travelers all glad that they did indeed bring their sand capes, as the quest instructed. Kokus wass a bit battered had inhaled some on the sand and was feeling a bit ill. Slowly the storm lessens but never quite subsides. It seems as though this is would be the best time to travel. The water supply having been ruined by the wreck however was most likely the greatest concern. Not to mention food and water.
Thinking of the bird I try my best to keep from being discovered as I travel quickly east from the top of the wreckage. Unless I can see the sun, there is no reason not to travel in one direction. I rush as I do not want to be seen by the giant bird. _________________
*Archaic runs in the same direction as Koku. Wanting to stay together so the huge bird will have an other target, Archaic also thought about the possibility of other huge animals in the desert that could easily pop up and ambush the travelers.*
"Hey Koku, what made you think that bringing your wass with you was a good idea? I mean don't those things usually like water, and you brought him to a dry place..." _________________
"He will be fine, he is a tough little creature who likes to be with me. Besides last time I left him a lone for a given time, my living quarters was practically destroyed. I think part of it was in anger, but the other part in boredom." As I finish sayign this I look down at him to make sure he will be fine. _________________
I stay quiet while running alongside everyone else, trying to anticipate their movements, since they are faster than me. I look back, but despite not really seeing anything, I just look around while running. "I do not recall whether or not we had a driver...." I keep up knowing being separated would further delay our travel and just hinder the group's progress.
"I'm honesty not worried about the driver at all. If you are strong you live, if you are weak you die. That is the way of nature and so I shall shed no tears even if we did have a driver. However, what I am more worried about is that I've never seen that type of species before. Granted there are new species discovered everyday, such as the Ignotus Gnar or the Kegawa, but rarely are they as strong looking as that. I really want to fight it to bring it down!" _________________
Concerned the three continue running blindly onward, with neither bearings nor a means of which to attain them. As night finally falls upon the desert, the land becomes frigid. Finally coming to an end, the storm settles and the air becomes plainly breathable.
A glow can be seen off in the distance. It looks like a grouping of tents.
Looking at the others I start heading towards the lights, making sure to be quiet. I keep the cloak on as it is suitable camo. As we get closer to the lights, I get lower to the sand, letting the wass come to my side as I move closer and closer till I can safely examine the situation. Though it is appealing to charge in, that may also lead to our demise. _________________
*Archaic moves a little in front of Koku, but makes sure to stay close to the ground just the same. Trying to conceal his presence, Archaic instinctively gripped Nosferatu with his left hand in case something went wrong.*
"So who wants to bet if those tents are going to help or attack us? I'm going with a group of mercenaries or at least some hostile force." _________________
I stay behind some distance and face the opposite direction, to keep watch for anything (if sight allows). I occasionally peer behind me to watch the campsite and keep track of where the other two are, just to keep up in movements.
"I'm for poachers. Who knows what creatures are out here unknown to us, that fetch quite the price in the black market, especially that giant bird that attacked us."
After getting to the camp, and looking around it can be seen that there are several men patrolling the site. All of them wearing Warriors Fur, Sand Caps, and wielding Ram Dao. Entering the camp, archaic goes un-detected, but the movements of Koku and bean are not so stealthy, and soon enough they are discovered.
Sensing that running into the open desert would be useless, the travelers stay to confront the men.
Soon about 2 dozen of them encircle the party. Another comes running over. "Zeed! the boss is coming, wait until they arrive before we make any decisions."
Zeed looks at the man who out of breathe bends over and puts his hands on his knees.
"A bit out of breathe there ey Martel, well, I dont think we need the boss to take care of some lost little kittens HAHAHA! I say we just finish them off."
Martel still panting confronts Zeed, "Im not so sure thats the best idea, you may upset the boss."
"Screw the BOSS!!!!! Im strong enough to be in charge anyways!" Reaching his hands behind his back Zeed pulls out two Ram Dao shaped swords, however they are clearly different from the tribal variety. Both shining pure silver, with no ornamentation whatsoever.
"Satin and Silk! Lets finish off these fools!"
Zeed charges in and cross slashes at archaic. Before the blades tear into archaics flesh, he is stunned by the mans incredible speed.
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