Chance: Chan: So you are just my friend right now?
looking at the king

DMaster: He glanced over his shoulder at the crown and cape sitting on his throne, He looks back at you and nods, He motions for you to sit at the table as he pulls out a chair and sits

Chance: Chan: I really could use one right about now (look down) so if you are just my friend what do I call you?

DMaster: JER: Jerry is fine (smirks)

Chance: Chan: so how is it you know about this prophecy and when I ask Bastian about it he doesn’t know about it?
I slowly walk over and sit and look at him, just waiting to see what he says

DMaster: JER: This is where I have to swear you to secrecy, only a handful people know of this. If this got out, I couldn’t even imagine what would happen

Chance: Chan: so I can’t even tell Bastian?

DMaster: JER: (raises his eyebrow) I have a funny feeling you already have, by no fault of your own, I misspoke the other day.

Chance: Chan: so tell me more about this prophecy. Is it about me or the champion? Because I am a bit confused.

DMaster: JER: Ahhh well, I can tell you it is about the Champion. It is not that specific as to who is the champion.

Chance: breathes a deep sigh of relief.

DMaster: JER: and I only know of yesterday’s events. I have an oracle or historian of sorts that knows enough to contact me if something big and unusual happens. (smiles softly) A priestess dying and the temple almost destroyed qualifies.

Chance: Chan: well at least it isn’t specifically about me then it’s about a Champion of the Dark Cleric.

DMaster: He nods.

Chance: So many thoughts in my head. looking down for a second and then back up.

DMaster: He looks at the parchment in his hand, stands up, walks to a torch on the wall and sets the parchment on fire. Both of you watch it burn until its a smoldering pile on the floor.

Chance: shake my head a little, take a minute to think.
Chan: I just wish I had never been given this power, this gift, this burden.

DMaster: The King turns and looks at you seeing you are in obvious conflict.
JER: We have to deal with what has been given to us, (turns around) Do you really think I wanted to be King? It is what we do with it my dear boy, that makes all the difference.
He stops, frowns a bit, slowly shakes his head.

Chance: Chan: I mean it’s not all bad, I did save Plugr.

DMaster: He has a big smile on his face.
JER: That you did, and I (pauses) We are all very grateful for it. I think if Rosalinda wanted to go, it was by saving someone’s life.

Chance: Chan: Well Plugr means alot to not just Talia but to me. I know she wouldn’t have been the only one that would have been devastated if something had happened.
Lean back in the chair.
Chan: Can I ask why the screaming match when I came in?

DMaster: He sits back down.
JER: You know the story of the Heroes of the Realm?

Chance: Chan: I have been told by a few, Talia being one. Morty explained a few things to me as well, something about 3 left, 2 returned?

DMaster: His eyes bulge a little.
JER: Well, Morty would know that I suppose. To explain further, Cassie had visions of that quest. Her, Xavier and Vulcuran. 3 will journey, only 2 will return. The reason for the argument you walked in on, is because of that.
He looks down at his hands and pauses
JER: It haunts her everyday. She feels like she could of done something different, with that foreknowledge and save Vulcuran… her daughter’s father… her love of her life.

Chance: Chan: I never knew that, visions and I guess its own prophecy.

DMaster: He stands up and walks a bit away
JER: She has never gotten over him. I guess all of us really haven’t… even after all these years, She has suppressed her ability for visions since. Trained to keep them away.

Chance: Chan: well maybe it’s for the best, I can’t blame her.

DMaster: He turns and looks at you.
JER: She has grown rather fond of you, I mean we all have… even past the fact you saved the Princesses life and she doesn’t want you to have to go through a lifetime of what she is going through. Needless to say she feels very strongly about it.
Takes a deep sigh, staring at the ground.
JER: I have been away too long, I can hear them at the door, though they are not knocking yet. The City is in lockdown, the first time in decades.
He walks back over and sits, looks into your eyes

Chance: Shake head.
Chan: Figures, I would be the one to do it.
Looking right at him.

DMaster: He smirks.
JER: Knowledge of the future is extremely dangerous and destructive. A prophecy does not mean its 100% accurate. Things can be misinterpreted, warped and read wrong. That could lead situations, people or our future down the wrong path.

Chance: Chan: I understand.
Look back at him.
Chan: well what do I do Jerry?

DMaster: He shakes his head.
JER: Live your life, the best life you can… what will be will be.

Chance: Chan: I mean I am not the man you first met when I came here.

DMaster: Chuckles a bit.
JER: Nor am I… as subtle as it might be, we change everyday.

Chance: Chan: I have grown rather fond of you all.

DMaster: He smiles.
JER: I do have to get back at it, since you caused quite the stir…

Chance: 3Chan: I guess I did.

DMaster: He walks over and stands next to you, looking down on you.
JER: Not a word to anyone. It’s vital that this stays secret.

Chance: Chan: I won’t say anything.

DMaster: He turns, walks up the few stairs, grabs his cape and crown and puts them back on.
JER: I hate to do this, but… you are under arrest.
Shrugs his shoulders and smirks.

Chance: Nod my head.
Chan: I figured that was coming.
Give him an understanding nod and smile.

DMaster: JER: Its formality that is all, No dungeon, you will just be confined to your room.

Chance: Chan: That is fine with me. Thank You for that.
Smile at the King.
Chan: I think I have caused enough problems for one day.

DMaster: JER: If you need anything Chance, don’t hesitate to come to me.

Chance: Chan: I won’t M’lord.
Stand and Bow to him.

DMaster: JER: GUARDS!!
The doors open up and 4 guards come in, armed to the teeth. The king sighs at the site of that. He smiles at your respect and etiquette with bowing and such.

Chance: Get ready for the guards to take me back to my room.

DMaster: A well dressed man with a scroll in hand walks up to you. You would guess he is the court bailiff. He bows in front of the King, As do the guards.
KING: Finnegan, confined to his room, post guards.
The bailiff looks at the King in disbelief.
FIN: M’Lord?!?
All the King does is give him a look and Finnegan nods.
FIN: Chance Axion, you are under arrest…
Scribbles something off a scroll. Looks back at you.
FIN: House arrest, under suspicion for the death of High Priestess Rosalinda and malicious damage to the Temple.

Chance: shake my head as to acknowledge what he just said.

DMaster: FIN: Do you understand the allegations that you have been accused of?
Everyone stops and looks to you.

Chance: Chan:Yes. I do.
Put head down and keep myself under control.

DMaster: Chain him, take his to his room, lower servants quarters, far wing.
The guards put chains around your wrists and they walk you through the entrance, down the few hallways and down the stairs. AS you are escorted out there are some people stopping and looking in the entrance. Luckily no one you know.

Chance: Then holding my head up as they lead me to my room in chains.

DMaster: You get put in the room, chains removed.
FIN: You will be retrieved at 730 tomorrow, be ready at that time. Do you truly understand the allegations and what you need to do?

Chance: Nod my head.
Chan: Yes.

DMaster: He turns and leaves, some commotion in the hall and then you hear chains on your door. You are in your room now. It is about 5pm. There is a note on the table of your room.

Chance: Grab the note as I go over and sit on my bed.

DMaster: The note reads: “cleaned room, Imogen.”

Chance: Fling the note in the air.
Chan: Thank Animax… errr well I guess Finster huh? Fighting rabid dust bunnies is off the list tonight.
Shake head, try to keep a little positivity. But realizing this was going to happen no matter what. Mind blown.

DMaster: you fall asleep and have a nice dream, You are awoken with a knock on your door.

Chance: get up off the bed and walk over to the door.

DMaster: You open the door and Cassie is standing there in between two guards that are stationed at your door.

Chance: Chan: oh Cassie.
Give her a look.

DMaster: After a few awkward seconds she gives you an annoyed look.
CASS: Can I come in you lunatic?
She pushes you playfully out of the way, and closes the door.

Chance: Chan: by all means, come in (chuckle) Can I get you anything, a cup of… air perhaps?
Force a smile.
Chan: Care for an Appetizer. How about the lovely dust bunny souffle?
Walk back over and sit on the edge of my bed.

DMaster: She has an odd smile on her face. She looks exhausted and her eyes are still a little puffy from crying. Cassie puts her head down for a second, and clenches her fists. You get hit with a little bit of dizziness, but all of a sudden its like you are in a tunnel, you can’t hear any noise; except Cassie.
CASS: There, no one can hear us now… you seem to be in a good mood for getting investigated for a serious crime.

Chance: Shake my head.
Chan: Don’t mistake my sharp wit as a good mood. Just trying to stay positive.
just looking at her.

DMaster: She smiles and nods.
CASS: So the King filled you in?
She leans up against a chair.

Chance: Chan: yes he did.

DMaster: She looks down and pauses, then looks you in the eye.
CASS: You understand why knowing the future is a dangerous thing right?

Chance: I will look at Cassie and softly smile.
Chan: I do now, he explained a lot to me, gave me some first hand accounts of just how detrimental it can be to someone. Espcially when it was written how long ago, who knows how to interprite it.

DMaster: She nods and returns a soft smile
CASS: Tomorrow there will be a formal hearing on the events, then we will decide if you will be charged with anything

Chance: Chan: I suppose getting charged with good looks is not in the books.
looking away for a minute, smooth out my bed sheet a little.

DMaster: Shakes her head.
CASS: I am afraid not. It is going to be a closed hearing due to the sensitive information (she stands straight walks a bit forward thinking) Finnegan will grill you and ask the questions. He is fair, but can be pretty intense

Chance: Chan: okay so do I just say what happened? I mean my side of the events.

DMaster: CASS: At this point the whole reason Rosalinda died was because of the symptoms of your powers. I don’t see a way around that. The King has something cooked up to speed this along. I offered myself up as speaker for you but I was vetoed.

Chance: Chan: Speaker?

DMaster: DM: A speaker is a lawyer, they are almost always of higher class and royal lineages for these kinds of cases.
CASS: Someone who represents you.

Chance: Chan: Ahhh ok. Who is going to be mine?

DMaster: She smiles and shrugs her shoulders a bit.
CASS: Your speaker is the King himself. So… I don’t think anyone is going to question you.

Chance: Chan: ummm… what!!!
Looking a bit shocked.

DMaster: She smiles and nods.
CASS: He has an odd fascination with you.
Pauses a moment, softly smiles.
CASS: I mean you saved Affinities life. Have done many heroic deeds… so I think he sees a bit of himself in you. And as far as how to handle this… Just be honest, attentive and follow directions.

Chance: Chan: I will try and explain it the best I can. This is just going to make it hard to present my side of things. Who is going to believe that I can change into this being and extract poison, better yet Split-jaw poison out of someone.
Scoff a little and smirk.
Chan: The King, watching my back. Damn.

DMaster: She nods her head, smiles. She looks around and frowns.
CASS: I’ll send in food. You will be asked to be there at 8am tomorrow. so they will arrive at 730. I’ll have a wake up at 7-ish.

Chance: Chan: thank you Cassie

DMaster: She waves her hand, sound comes rushing back in. She nods and walks out the door, closing it. Within a minute a knock on the door. It is a servant with food, standing nervously at the door surrounded by guards.

Chance: Chan: thank you for the food.

DMaster: He nods and walks away, door closes, chains rattle. You eat, fidget, half read a book. Eventually get out of your clothes, into some bottoms and jump into bed.

Chance: and close my eyes. You fart so loud the Castle went on lockdown.

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Sagalay (saturday) 6:30am

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DMaster: You actually fall asleep pretty quick and sleep through the night, a brief knock on the door. Muffled “wake up.”

Chance: Answer the door, and dismiss them. Rummage through my clothes when I wake up and find something that looks nice and fits to wear

DMaster: you have a bunch of new outfits thanks to Mina most likely.
you pick one out. Knock on your door.

Chance: answer my door.

DMaster: GUA: We are here to escort you to the baths.

Chance: Chan: thank you lead on.

DMaster: you look down one way and everyone is just staring down the hallway with 5-6 guards and you getting escorted. You even see your mom with wide eyes.

Chance: just smile and keep on walking, hoping I don’t have morning wood.

DUNGEON MASTERS NOTE: MON-FRI is normal work days for the realms, Sat is usually a half a day at most and Sunday is everyones day off.

DMaster: you shit shower and shave and head back. you get ready, and the guards are ready to take you up to the throne room.

Chance: fix my hair and get dressed and follow the guards to the throne room.

DMaster: They stop at the entrance and the double doors that lead into the throne room. Xavier stands there with some papers in his hands.
XAV: Ready for this chance?

Chance: Chan: I guess.
sighs a bit.

DMaster: The entrance way has like 12 guards in it. You enter and Xavier closes the doors. There are rows of chairs on each side of the room. You see the King standing by his throne. Cassie, Affinity and Britney on one side, Plugr and Xavier on the other. There are three other people here at the back of the squared out area. Xavier led you to the middle, standing in front of the throne, in the middle of the chairs and people.

Chance: quietly stand there. Hands clasped in front.

DMaster: Finnegan walks up to you.
FIN: Let the hearing begin on Chance Axion and the Events of 22nd of Petalgreen of the Third Era, Year 348.
Everyone sits in a chair except you, Finnegan and the King.
FIN: This is a closed hearing due to the sensitive information that is about to revealed. Anyone repeating this outside of the Court will be severely punished.
Looks at you, with a bit of raised eyebrows, it is something you think will happen when he is looking for an answer from you.
FIN: State your name.

Chance: Chan: Chance Axion.

DMaster: He has a podium he refers to all the time, and also writes things down there.
FIN: What is your date of birth?

Chance: Chan: The first of Lacuna, Year 328.

DMaster: Finnegan stops and looks at you. Smirks a bit and shakes his head.
FIN: What is your current employment?

Chance: Chan: I am with the Black Ward.

DMaster: On the 22nd of Petalgreen of the third era, year 348, why did you go to the temple?

Chance: Chan: because the Black Ward was called to the temple, I was told I needed to help in the Temple.

DMaster: FIN: Explain to us what happened when you arrived at the temple.

Chance: Chan: when I arrived it was chaos, people everywhere, bodies everywhere. Some people were covered in blood white sheets for those who passed on.

DMaster: FIN: Did you know why this was occurring? Why was there “chaos” at the temple?

Chance: Chan: At the time no. But I later found out that the engagement had went bad with the bandits and possibly Splitjaws.

DMaster: He nods.
FIN: Then what happened?

Chance: Chan: I was told to go in and help the High Priestess.

DMaster: FIN: Who told you?

Chance: Chan: Cassie… I apologize, I meant the Baroness Cassandra.

DMaster: Finnegan walks over to Cassie.
FIN: Baroness?
She stands
CASS: I did.
FIN: Why would you send Chance into the Temple?
CASS: There were circumstances that only Chance could deal with.
He nods, looks around. Points to everyone in some way.
FIN: We are all sworn to secrecy, so we are not holding back on any account. Please let us know what that entailed.
CASS: He can extract poison, more importantly Split-jaw Poison from a victim.
FIN; So there were Split-jaw victims in the temple?
She nods.
FIN: Thank you Baroness.
She nods and sits. He turns his attention back to you.
FIN: So you head for the temple, what then?

Chance: Chan: The High Priestess took me inside and that’s when I first saw Plugr on one of the altars.

DMaster: He nods.
FIN: Plugr?
He walks over to him.
FIN: When was the first time you saw Chance in the temple?
Plugr stands up.
PLUG: Not exactly sure of the timeline. The first time… I just awoke and I was getting my bearings. It was blurry but I looked down and I saw him on his knees next to a guard on an Altar and a Monk standing next to him.
FIN: Ok, I will return for more questions.
Plugr nods, he sits.
FIN: Explain to us what happened next Chance.

Chance: Chan: After the initial shock, I proceeded to kneel next to him started to draw the Split-jaw poison out of him.

DMaster: He holds up his hand for you to stop.
FIN: You must be exact with what happened.
He walks behind his podium
FIN: So I am confused, you can just do this on a whim? I attest to you, the High Priestess couldn’t have done this with the help of Animax himself.

Chance: Looking at the king for a second.

DMaster: He nods.

Chance: Chan: it’s a process I have to go through, some people call it a transformation.

DMaster: Finnegan looks up and starts to say something.
KIN: That is good enough Finnegan.
He frowns but nods.
FIN: OK, you “transformed” then what?

Chance: Chan: Once I draw it out I have to put it in something, the poison that is, we used a cup that Rosalinda grabbed for us.

DMaster: FIN: A cup? To hold the poison? Like liquid in a glass?

Chance: Chan: No, sorry, it has to be imbued with some sort of magical properties. The poison is then absorbed into the item. At least that is what Bastian of the Black Ward said.

DMaster: FIN: And it was successful obviously.

Chance: Chan: Yes. He regained color almost instantly, and started to cough.

DMaster: Finnegan stops looks at the King after glancing at Plugr.
KIN: Of course, absoutely.
FIN: The court wants to thank you for saving the former First Knight of Camerondale.
He even bows a little to you.

Chance: Give Plugr a smile and nod to Finnegan.

DMaster: FIN: Continue.

Chance: Chan: When I take the poison in, it is not pleasant. It makes me sick and reduces my power greatly. I guess from holding that volatile liquid in me. I grabbed the cup and the poison transferred.

DMaster: FIN: Then?
He nods, walks over to the podium, writes something down.

Chance: Chan: The monk led me to another Altar where a guard was placed. He looked worse off, multiple bites it seemed.

DMaster: FIN: During this time, did you notice that the temple was starting to… shake, move, quake?

Chance: Chan: In the commotion I thought I heard a rumble but wasn’t sure. I mean it was chaos in there.

DMaster: He nods.
FIN: Continue.
The room is dead quiet, everyone hanging on your every word. Finnegan writing things down on parchment, and looking over things as you speak.

Chance: Chan: so I knelt down next to this guard and started to extract the poison and when I tried to transfer it into the cup it was black and shriveled.

DMaster: FIN: Why would the cup be in that state?

Chance: Chan: when I extract the poison it changes the object, reducing it to a useless state.

DMaster: FIN: OK, and you knew this?

Chance: Chan: Not exactly, I only did this once before and that too was chaotic. But when I put it into said object with Plugrs, it shriveled and in the heat of trying to save people I did not realize this cup was useless.

DMaster: FIN: I realize it was chaos and things were moving fast, but if you had any idea that this was possible, why did you not have something else to put it in?

Chance: Chan: I was not briefed on what actually happened, I was not told how many, there was just too much going on. Plus… it’s not like I carry stuff on me at all times for that.

DMaster: Plugr has his hand in the air.
FIN: Hmmmm ok, Plugr, I see you have your hand up.
PLUG: Yeah this is about when I came too.
He nods and smiles.
FIN: Thank you, I will make note.

Chance: Wait for him to look back at me and continue.

DMaster: FIN: Ok, it’s important you tell us exactly what happened. Now from that point, you realized the cup was not an option.

Chance: Chan: The Poison was doing a number on me, and I needed something else to transfer the poison into or I was gonna lose control.

DMaster: He is writing this down, moving parchments around the table. Puts his hand up.
FIN: Lose control? What do you mean by that?

Chance: Chan: Uh, well. Again I have only done this once before that day. It sits in you, makes my power fluctuate and makes me very nauseous.
.
DMaster: He nods and writes it down.

Chance: Chan: I was trying to stay at least on one knee, I kept screaming for someone to get something so I could put the poison in and that’s when I saw the high priestess look up and say something.

DMaster: He stops, hand in the air raised eyebrow now very curious.
FIN: She said something?

Chance: Nod my head.
Chan: the king knows the exact words she said

DMaster: The King furries his brow and looks back in shock.
KIN: What? Why would I know what she said Chance?
Finnegan looks at you and the King.
FIN: Why would the King know what she said?

Chance: ‘fuck, I screwed this one up’ I think to myself.
looking a bit confused for second. Play it up.
Chan: uhhh I….

DMaster: The King holds up his hand, Finnegan nods and walks to the three people sitting at the end.
KIN: Let’s have a break for a second, Chance… over here.
Once you get to him the king grabs your arm like it was going to get dislocated out of its socket.
KIN: What the FUCK Chance.
His eyes huge, saying this in lower tones.
KIN: Chance, there is no reason for me to know ANYTHING. We talked about this.

Chance: Chan: sorry M’lord, I got flustered. I mean am I not suppose to say what was said.
Saying this in low tones too.

DMaster: He looks again at you with a sharp eye.
KIN: You tell the truth, you did not hear her, OK?

Chance: Chan: I apologize M’lord. I will say that.

DMaster: He sighs heavily.
KIN: Lets get this done.
he leads you back.
FIN: All set M’Lord?
KIN: Yes. He was mistaken, this is a lot for a young man to deal with. He is also a dumbass.
Finnegan nods.

Chance: Chan my apologies to the court (look around) shall I continue?

DMaster: He nods.

Chance: Chan: I did not hear what she said, she just looked up. At what I do not know. Then she walked over to me, grabbed my head, kissed my forehead, whispered in my ear “I am sorry Chance” and the next thing I know she grabs my hands and the poison transfers to her.

DMaster: FIN: Plugr?
Plugr stands up.
PLUG: I actually heard the Priestess.
Everyone gasps a bit, the King takes a step back, eyes wide.
FIN: and?
PLUG: She was glowing, not sure why. She looked up and said.
PLUG: “Open your heart, give me forgiveness, a path has been set that I can’t veer from. I love you Animax”
His eyes start to fill up a bit
FIN: Then what?
PLUG: She walked over to Chance, kissed his forehead, said something that I couldn’t hear and she grabbed his hands.
He pauses, regains composure.

Chance: trying to fight back the tears as Plugr is talking.

DMaster: PLUG: She collapsed, arms as black as night.
Finnegan looks around, Everyone is at some level of grief,
FIN: Lets take 5 minutes, this is fresh in our minds. If that is ok M’Lord?
The King smiles and nods. The far table, one that no one really uses has pitchers and mugs along with some fruits and cheese.
KIN: Come here chance.

Chance: walk quietly over to the king, trying to fight back the tears.
Chan: I’m sorry. I think I should just accept what I did and…

DMaster: KIN: Stop. Just stop.
Giving you a long look.
KIN: You can’t be around anyone during the hearing, so you will have to just stand here.
He motions Cassie over, Cassie brings you a mug of water and she quickly turns and walks away. The King walks over to Xavier and Cassie and they huddle in the opposite corner.

Chance: just quietly stand there looking at the mug, taking a slug of water. Keep my emotions under control.

DMaster: FIN; Ok let’s get back to it, if it’s ok M’Lord.
KIN: aye, it is.
Everyone regroups.
FIN: Once you transferred the poison into the Priestess how did you feel?
The King perks up a little on that question, looks over to Cassie. A little surprised worry on his face.

Chance: Chan: I was devastated. I will never forget the tear that rolled down her…

DMaster: FIN: Chance. Understandable.
Makes eye contact with you.
FIN: I meant, how did you physically did you feel?

Chance: Chan: when I saw her laying there I screamed no, I pushed everyone away to get to her…
Trying to stop shaking, shakign my head.

DMaster: He puts his hand up.
FIN: Chance, Stop.
Most of the people now have tears or welling up hearing your voice, your account and the pain you seem to be in.
KIN: Chance, I know this is a lot, but answer the question presented to you.

Chance: Chan: I don’t know how to answer it I was in shock, I mean she died saving me.

DMaster: Finnegan walks from his podium.
FIN: Ok, I know this was traumatic. But look past your emotional responses. Were you still sick? Could you stand again? Were you going to “lose it?”

Chance: Think for a moment.
Chan: how was I supposed to feel, I could stand again and I was trying to get my balance.

DMaster: FIN: You didn’t feel sick?

Chance: Chan: well, I wasn’t at that point, I think because the poison was out of me.

DMaster: He nods.
FIN: So by putting the poison into the Priestess, you were “saved” from “losing it” or worse. OK. Go on.
He walks back around and is writing down things on the parchment. You notice Cassie giving the King a worried glance.

Chance: Chan: so as I said, I ran over to her to try to take it back out of her but I couldn’t.

DMaster: He glances over to Plugr.
FIN: Plugr? Can you confirm this?
Plugr stands up.
PLUG: Yes, he jumped over a few monks, and put his hands on her. Then there was this blinding light.
FIN: During this time, what was happening to the Temple?
He sighs.
PLUG: It was shaking pretty good, debris falling.
FIN: Anything else?
PLUG: I heard him scream. I will never forget that. It was…
He looks down.
FIN: Him being Chance?
He nods.
FIN: Thank you Plugr, Chance did you see what was happening to the Temple?

Chance: Chan: I think I did but my focus went to the High priestess, I tried I really did there was nothing I could do at that point.

DMaster: You can’t control it, tears well up in your eyes.

Chance: Chan: She just laid there. She didn’t move, black arms, and no breathing.
Let the tears flow.

DMaster: FIN: After you realized it wasn’t working, what did you do then?

Chance: Shake my head.
Chan: I honestly don’t remember, I blacked out.

DMaster: FIN: Plugr?
Plugr stands again.
PLUG: I couldn’t see a thing, I was blinded… took me a few minutes to get my eyesight back.
Finnegan nods.
FIN: What was the next thing you remember?
looks at you, writing things down.

Chance: Chan: and then I remember waking up outside the temple, in the shade of a tree, I remember seeing Bastian and Cassie… I am sorry, the Baroness Cassandra. Plugr’s daughter thanked me for saving him…

DMaster: He holds up his hand and shakes his head. Everyone chuckles a bit listening to your rambling.
FIN: Ok, we need to stay focused.
KIN: I think he has answered everything satisfactory.
Finnegan nods.
FIN: You can take a seat Chance.
Points at a lonely chair off to the side.

Chance: go sit in the chair and try to keep my emotions in check. Wipe away any tears I have now.

DMaster: FIN: Baroness?
She stands up.
FIN: Do you know how did Chance get out of the temple?
CASS: Bastian, an agent of the Black Ward grabbed him and drug him out.
FIN: Why was Bastian there?
CASS: It was all hands on deck for the Black Ward.
He nods.
FIN: Thank you. I have a few witnesses that we need statements from.
The King nods and walks to the edge of the stairs that lead to the throne.

Chance: ‘can’t wait for this, I am sure that monk will be here’ thinking to myself. Just sit and watch.

DMaster: KIN: No one offer any information or anything, let Finnegan speak and only him.
Everyone nods.
KIN: Proceed.
Finnegan goes to the doors and someone walks in. He talks with them briefly, He leads them to the area you stood. Its the Monk that helped you and flipped out on you.
He sees you and you can tell he is seething mad.

Chance: ‘I knew it, of course they would bring him in.’ thinking to myself.

DMaster: FIN: Control yourself Disciple of Animax.
He looks down.
FIN: So tell us what happened.
MON: I was tasked to hold a cup…. *goes through the story*
FIN: So did Chance reach his hands out to the Priestess?
MON: Yes.
His eyes grow bigger.
FIN: Now, this is important, I need to know this for sure, if you are unsure, please let us know, we realized how chaotic it was in there.
MON: If I had to say, he reached for her, but I can’t say that 100% for sure.
He nods.
FIN: Thank you, let the next one in.
The Monk starts for you, Finnegan with an uncanny speed grabs his arm hard.
MON: He is a BEAST! He KILLED HER! SHE’S DEAD BECAUSE OF HIM!
FIN: Get a hold of yourself!
Finnegan starts to drag him away as he is still yelling.
FIN: Guards! Dungeons for this guy.
He gets taken, gagged and chained.

Chance: ‘That could of went better’ thinking to myself.
Shaking head and look down.

DMaster: FIN: My apologies to the court.
He brings in a few more monks and a cleric, all about the same story.
FIN: M’Lord?
He looks up to the King as he finishes his side.
The King nods to Plugr and he walks to the doors and lets in Bastian.

Chance: eyes get big as Bastian comes walking in.

DMaster: He has a goofy smile and waves at a few people, Finnegan rolls his eyes.
KIN: Bastian do you know why you are here?
BAS: Yes M’Lord, a hearing about the temple incident yesterday.
He nods.
KIN: Tell us all you know.
BAS: It was all hands on deck for the BW, and I went running. In the distance we all saw this extremely bright light and that made us move even faster.
He twitches and rubs his hands together.
BAS: When I got there, the temple looked like it was moving on its own and I realized Chance had to be in there.
Finnegan interrupts.
FIN: Why did you know that?
BAS: Rumor of Splitjaw bites and the temple getting rocked.
FIN: Why would the temple being rocked be related to Chance being in there?
Bastian looks around. The King interrupts.
KIN: Speak freely, we are all under oath of secrecy.
He nods, twitches and smiles.
BAS: I figured he was in his Champion state, Champion of Finster in a Temple of Animax, yeah not exactly a combination of Roses and Wine.
Everyone looks around at each other, some of them still shocked a bit by your part in this.

Chance: ‘Great, I thought being a Champion would garner more attention, more money, more puss… oh well’
shaking my head a bit and smirk.

DMaster: KIN: This is the reason why this is a closed hearing. Anyone speaks of this outside of this room will be dealt with severely.
BAS: That’s how he extracts the poison, but it has to go somewhere you know.
He starts to babble and Finnegan stops him.
FIN: Ok Ok…
KIN: What did you do?
BAS: I grabbed Chance, put his… errr head in my hand… (twitches and smiles a little) and decided to get him out of there, or the place was going to come down (makes dramatic motions) Drug him to the north wall under a tree.
KIN: Thank you Bastian.
Bastian looks to you, smiles and winks.
He leaves.

Chance: Nod to him.

DMaster: A few other people who essentially say the same things.
KIN: Chance rests.
FIN: Ok, before we deliberate, I ask the court if they have anything to add. Factual or not.
Plugr stands up.
PLUG: If I may?
FIN: Of course M’Lord.
He walks to the floor. He looks at you.

Chance: Slowly looking over to him.

DMaster: PLUG: I have known Chance for a while now, and I couldn’t count the times he has sacrificed his well being to help someone. (he smiles) My daughter trusts him with her life, and, that, is saying something.
He looks down and then back at you.
PLUG: I am here because he saved me. I would ride with him, any day any time. In a battle I could not think of someone better to be by my side.
You know, they are coming. You start to well up.

Chance: Smile, nod, turn a bit a way try to get it under control.

DMaster: He gives you a slow bow, puts his arm across his heart.
FIN: Thank you… Baroness, you as well?
CASS: It would be negligent to not tell you the reason this Kingdom has an heir and a future is because of this man.
She looks over to you with a smile.
CASS: Without hesitation, he saved…

Chance: Fight the tears, fight the tears.

DMaster: Interrupting her mother she stands and walks to her.
AFF: Me.
A few people that didn’t know have their eyes bulge and look to each other.
CASS: To think he would have murdered the Priestess is unfathomable to me, I trust this man with my life and the life of my daughter.
AFF: I trust him with my life and the lives of everyone I love.
She looks at you and smiles, Tears are starting to stream down your face

Chance: Dammit abort, stop crying!
Mumble, I don’t deserve this…

DMaster: FIN: Thank you Baroness and Princess.
He glances over and sees Britney stand up.

Chance: wipe tears out of my eyes trying to remain strong.

DMaster: Britney walks out
BRIT: I probably know Chance better than anyone here. I watched him grow up, watched him as he grew into the man he is today.
She looks down a bit and smiles.
BRIT: The Inn (pauses) no, the Island was a better and safer place with him there. I am still amazed and proud of what he has accomplished in such a short time and I miss him everyday.
She looks at you smiles, tears welling in her eyes.

Chance: You got to be kidding me… even Britney. Fuck it, Im just going to cry.

DMaster: BRIT: If I had to pick someone to fight alongside, it would be Chance. Well after the King of course.
She smiles and looks up to him, He smiles, shakes his head and chuckles
FIN: Thank you.

Chance: Take deep breath’s, stare at the floor.

DMaster: Tears still streaming down your face.
FIN: We will reconvene when we come to a verdict.
The 3 people you have never seen before leave with Finnegan.

Chance: Keep my head down, trying to get it under control.

DMaster: Cassie, Britney, Affinity, Plugr and Xavier walk over to you.
CASS: Verdict, damn. That was more of a trial than a hearing.
KIN: Me and Finnegan had a pre-meeting. This can’t drag on and its has to be done today, no lingering effects before the Royals come in.
Cassie nods in understanding.
XAV: Ahhhh That is why Fin was pushing.
BRIT: Chance… you ok?

Chance: Shake my head. Waiting until things get under control.

DMaster: Everything looks over to you, seeing the tears drop to the floor.

Chance: Chan: I don’t deserve you all, thank you for what you said. It goes beyond words at this moment…
Sit back up wipe some tears. Smile a little.
Chan: as incorrect as it all was.

DMaster: They crowd around, Xavier shakes your hand as does Plugr. Cassie gives you a hug as does Britney. They all step back and start talking about things. Affinity walks up to you and smiles.
AFF: Chance Axion, you will always be MY Champion.
She gives you a big hug and everyone smiles as they look on.

Chance: hug her back.
Chan: (sniff) Sorry M’lady, I will try not to get any snot on you.

DMaster: Everyone starts to laugh. She playfully jumps back. Then she focuses around your neck. Her eyes bulge and she reaches out and touches the necklace. Everyone has turned away or is walking for the food.
AFF: (quietly) You are wearing it…
She has this huge smile on her face, puppy dog eyes.

Chance: Chan:(quietly) yes I am, from someone who means a lot to me.

DMaster: She leans in and hugs you again.

Chance: hug her back.

DMaster: She slowly pulls away, but not before pausing and breathes in your ear. She has an evil smile, looks down.

Chance: shake a little as she does, smile back at her.

DMaster: Knowing she is in dangerous territory she turns and walks to her moms side.

Chance: Refocus my thoughts, and quietly sit back down.

DMaster: The king steps on a stair and looks over the room.
KIN: Its a beautiful day lets go for a walk everyone.
Everyone agrees and you all head outside.

Chance: quietly just walk with everyone, deep in thought as I heard how everyone feels about me. just quietly listen to everyone if they talk at all.

DMaster: It is mostly about Rosalinda, remembering her. What they are going to do. You think you heard the King mention Saundra. As you are staring across the blooming gardens, waving off a bee flying about Plugr approaches you, takes you aside.
PLUG: Chance.

Chance: Turn to him and smile.

DMaster: His head is down and he takes a shaky breath.
PLUG: Not much for crying, so I will man-up. Thank you, for saving my life.

Chance: Give him a big smile, nod my head.
Chan: Of course, Plugr, I have grown quite fond of you and, well, Talia would have my ass if I let anything happen to you.
Put out my hand to shake his.

DMaster: He gives you a long look, bypasses the handshake, and gives you a hug.

Chance: Hug him back.

DMaster: Plugr turns quickly and walks back to the group, Talia looking on with a huge smile, tearing up. Quietly like a thief, Affinity finds her way next to you.
AFF: So how are you doing after all that?

Chance: Chan: I have been better M’lady

DMaster: She has a smile on her face.
AFF: Your secret is safe with me… (smiles) Just be careful around my mom.

Chance: Chan: my secret?
looking right at her.

DMaster: She grabs your hand and you two stop walking. She smiles, looks into your eyes, then looks at the necklace. She touches it again.

Chance: Chan: oh that(smiling).

DMaster: AFF: This is holding you… in? back? in place? Just glad it didn’t backfire on Bastian.

Chance: Chan: well now, I am just me. Simple ol’ me.

DMaster: Huggable you. and Readable.
She smiles then her eyes grow a bit big.

Chance: Think of Shimmer Bay for a second and get an evil smile on my face.

DMaster: She blushes and pulls away.
AFF: Stop thinking about that, you are going to get me riled up.
She starts walking faster and joins the group in front of you.

Chance: smirking to myself. slowly catch back up to the group and refocus my thoughts.

DMaster: Not 15 minutes into the walk a guard catches up with you.
GUA: M’Lord, they are ready.
Everyone stops and is in shock.
KIN: Thank you.
The guard walks back, King looks at you.

Chance: sigh.

DMaster: KIN: Its either going to be really good or really bad.

Chance: Chan: well guess I better face the music.

DMaster: Britney walks up next to you and grabs your hand.
BRIT: Don’t worry Chance, I’ll visit you in the dungeons.
Gives you a look and a smirk trying to lighten the mood. Everyone chuckles.

Chance: Chan: That’s great, Thank you… laugh it up (playfully) a real big help (smirking)
and laugh a little.

DMaster: The group arrives in the Throne room, the three people with Finnegan are standing closer in the middle. Everyone else takes their seats.

Chance: Go find my execution block

DMaster: FIN: Chance, please continue to stand
He points in front of everyone

Chance: Walk over and stand, hands clasped in front of me.

DMaster: FIN: Chance Axion on this 23rd day of Petalgreen of the Third Era Year 348

Chance: looking at everyone

DMaster: FIN: The court has agreed and you have a charge against you
Everyone in the room starts looking at each other, some gasps. The King takes a deep breath and looks defeated.

Chance: Hold my head high. I know I didn’t do anything wrong.

DMaster: FIN: For the reckless use of power in a place that should of been restricted to you, we hereby banished you from any Temple, site or location of Animax
FIN: This includes the 3 temples in Camerondale and any in the Kingdom of Camerondale. The banishment will be temporarily lifted as you are also sentenced to work on remodeling the Temple you almost brought down.

Chance: just looking on as he talks

DMaster: FIN: Do you accept this or do you wish to Refute it?

Chance: Chan: yes I will accept this

DMaster: Finnegan walks to the King, hands him a scroll, the King signs it, Finnegan signs it and he hands it to you… you sign it.
FIN: A reminder about saying nothing outside these walls.
Everyone says “I DO”.
KIN: Court is dismissed, thank you everyone.

Chance: let out a quiet sigh of relief.

DMaster: The doors open up, the three and Finnegan leave the room. Everyone again crowds in and another rounds of hugs and shake of hands. Affinity rubs your hand a bit too long but other than that …

Chance: smirk when she does, but stay straight faced and clear thoughts.

DMaster: Britney walks over.
BRIT: Come on my little felon, we are going out for lunch!

Chance: Nod and smile, take Britney’s hand.
Chan: hey I am not so little anymore, need I remind you.
smirking.

DMaster: They all giggle a little hearing that but the whole entourage heads out and of course to Fycons. You see plugr drop back for a second, then return to his position.
Then you notice there is someone walking next to you.

Chance: look see who is next to me.

DMaster: Talia is walking alongside of you, she is playfully whistling a tune.

Chance: Chan: Hey, didn’t see you there.

DMaster: She tilts her head as you walk.
TAL: Yeah a little disappointed that I won’t visit you in the dungeons, I never been there.
PLUG: (chimes in) and never will… RIGHT my dear daughter?
Everyone laughs.

Chance: Chan: hey last place I wanted to be(smirking).
start laughing as well.

DMaster: You get to Fycons, and you get the VIP area.
Everyone is in a somber mood, remembering Rosalinda, but relieved that you won’t be in jail for the next 100 years.You have good conversations, a few drinks and great food.

Chance: just sit back enjoy the food and conversation, taking my time and enjoy the food and smile at all these people who stood by my side.

DMaster: Everyone finishes.
KIN: Well Chance, I hope you can stay out of trouble since we are not able to babysit you now.
Smiles

Chance: Chan: I already cancelled my pillaging and robberies plans, we are all set.
Smirk at him

DMaster: Everyone laughs a little. You go through your pleasantries and leave, you are now outside of Fycons.

Chance: I will head to the compound and report in, just deep in thought.

DMaster: OK its not far from Fycons, you head in past the guards. Its quiet, its saturday afternoon a few people working, but its like 25% full.

Chance: stop by the lab first see if Bastian is there.

DMaster: He is, he is working on a springed contraption.

Chance: Chan: what are you working on Bastian?

DMaster: BAS: Hey Chance, you’re a free man!

Chance: Nod and smile.
Chan: yes I am.

DMaster: BAS: Oh its a trigger mechanism I am working on for some secret doors.

Chance: Chan: oh now that is interesting.

DMaster: BAS: What are you doing here?

Chance: Chan: well I figured I would check in.

DMaster: BAS: Oh ok, Nothing for today, not after your day. I am in charge.
He puffs out his chest then coughs a bit.
BAS: Cap and Thanos are following up on leads for Valentine, she still hasn’t checked in.

Chance: Chan: well always good when you’re in charge(smirking)oh no do we think something has happened to her?

DMaster: He shrugs his shoulders, hits the contraption and the one piece goes flying across the room. He has a big goofy smile on his face and twitches.

Chance: Chan: I don’t think that is how it works (smiling).

DMaster: BAS: Maybe (looks around) You are free for the rest of the day. Just check in tomorrow sometime in the morning.

Chance: Chan: have you ever thought of making something like a ball that an agent could drop that would drop and a cloud of smoke would come out of it. for a quick get away if an agent needed to.

DMaster: BAS: Hmmm kind of, the “ball” is the issue, it didn’t always break or it broke when they didn’t want, we shelved it until we could come up with a better containing portion.

Chance: Chan: yeah makes sense, just something I was thinking about out in the field.

DMaster: BAS: Go get, enjoy it, you may not get another day off weeks, go enjoy the day, hump your girl or something.
he twitches and giggles

Chance: Chan: Hmmm hump. OK, Take care Bastian
.
DMaster: He sits back down and he starts to work on it again, He smiles, twitches and nods.

Chance: head back to the castle and my room to grab some money.

DMaster: ok upon entering the castle you run into the Princess, Erikka and Birgetta.

Chance: Bow in front of Affinity.
Chan: Good afternoon Princess, Erikka and Birgetta(smiling).

DMaster: They are heading out with a few guards. All three say “hi” back. Affinity gives you the eye for a second but then looks straight ahead .smirking.
ERI: Oh Chance, you are coming tomorrow right? Karson said he talked to you the other night… err I mean, ummm he just spoke with you a day ago…
She looks flustered realizing she might of said to much.

Chance: smirking.
Chan: yeah I am.

DMaster: Affinity and Birgetta look at each other.

Chance: Chan: I wouldn’t miss it.

DMaster: Erikka stops and gives a look to Affinity that is not proper for a lady to give a Princess.
ERI: Princess, get out of my head now. (with a nasty tone)

Chance: bust out laughing.

DMaster: AFF: Sorry Erikka, force of habit now.
Affinity straightens up and smiles at you as they pass by.

Chance: smile at the Princess.
Chan: I better let you all get to where you are going.

DMaster: BIR: See you there!
ERI: Awesome, he will be happy to know that. Gotta go, see you tomorrow!

Chance: Chan: see you tomorrow
Get to my room hoping I don’t run into anyone else on the way

DMaster: nope you are in your room but you see a note on table

Chance: look at the note

DMaster: “Cleaned room, Imogen”

Chance: Shaking head, thinking I really need to talk to her about that. Go over to my drawer and grab my money pouch, hook it to my belt and head towards the Duke’s Den.

DMaster: Another beautiful day, more sun than clouds, mid 60s light breeze. It’s like 2PM.

Chance: Stop by the Statue of Affinity’s dad and look at it for a little bit, lost in my thoughts. Say a little thank you to the Statue and walk to the Den and go in.

DMaster: There is a decent amount of people walking through, some have small carts. They are talking, laughing and looking at the statue as well. Heading into the Den, there are only a few people in there right now. its brightly lit, doors wide open with the weather being so nice. The bar is 40 feet deep, over 100feet wide. You can tell the far wall is a divider of sorts. To the right is a long bar with a few bartenders, to the left is a small bar against the left wall. 10-12 tables litter the floor and there is an area that looks like it was for dancing.

Chance: Go to the left and sit at the smaller bar.

DMaster: You sit and there is no one else at this one. A thin man walks up wiping his hands off with a towel.
BAR: What can I get you?

Chance: Chan: I would like a shot of Dwarven Spirits and a mug of the Den’s ale.
reaching into my pouch

DMaster: He goes and drains some ale into a nice mug, Puts it in front of you, grabs a big jug, pours a pretty big shot and puts the small glass down
BAR: Thats 2 silver, if you need anything else let me know.

Chance: Chan: I shall.
Place three silver on the bar.

DMaster: He is drying off mugs, you put them on the bar. You look at the shot and a woman starts talking, you were surprised a bit that she is sitting right next to you.
WOM: 1 silver, big tipper.

Chance: Frown at her, and put a gold piece up as well. Slowly down the shot and then sip on my ale.

DMaster: This beautiful Onyx Elf is sitting next to you. Dark brown hair, big brown eyes, and looks to be very fit.

Chance: I think I am going to ignore her, last thing I need is to get with another girl. Just quietly sip on my ale, enjoying my freedom.

DMaster: WOM: So Chance Axion, how are you feeling today?

Chance: Slowly look over to her.
Chan: Listen. I don’t know who you are, and to be quite honest, I really don’t care. I have had a trying couple days and I just want to sit her, alone and drink my ale.

DMaster: She smirks and takes a sip of her glass, looks like wine
WOM: Well now, you are a bed of roses today, someone put a grumpy in your brownie box?

Chance: Sip my ale, not looking at her, shaking my head.

DMaster: WOM: Well I think you maybe a little wrong in that assessment, you…

Chance: Chan: Yes. Please tell me what I am doing wrong, or what I should do or…

DMaster: Putting her hands up in a calm down motion.
WOM: Easy my Champion, I was just going to say if you wanted to be alone, you would not be in a pub full of people.

Chance: Chan: Uh, well. Guess you are right, wait, what? Why did you call me your Champion? How much do you know about me?
Looking right at her, giving her the stink eye.

DMaster: WOM: I don’t know (looks at you) You were born and raised on Summer Isle, your mothers name is Josephine, you are now part of Black Ward, took out one of the most prominent Animax figures and.. oh yeah you are a little thing called the Champion of… well you know who.
She laughs and takes another sip.

Chance: Chan: and just how is it you know so much about me.
eyes get wide.

DMaster: She places her hand on yours and you start to feel power rush in, like if you took off the necklace.

Chance: Eyes get wider, pull away from the touch, growl.

DMaster: Her eyes flash some purple then back to dark. A little shock to her as well, like she wasn’t expecting that.
WOM: Whoa… OK, Still intact. Your eyes.
She growls a little, tries to run her finger up your hand, but you pulled away.
WOM: You didn’t think that you could just walk around with this arsenal, suppress it and not have some sort of backlash. We are just observing you.

Chance: Chan: so you were sent to watch me? Were you sent here to annoy me as well?

DMaster: A cute surprised look on her face, and a small chuckle.
WOM: I guess you can say that, protect you as well.

Chance: Chan: (mumble) Great, a hot Onyx Elf protector that fires up my powers… sure… why not.
Look at my ale and drink some.

DMaster: WOM: Well, you went dark a day ago, and we honestly were worried.

Chance: Chan: I went dark? and who is “we?”

DMaster: She nods and smiles.
WOM: Oh, I’m sorry I am being rude. I am Khamyra, Follower of… (looks around comically) the pesky Dark Cleric and the only Warlock on Legon.
She seems proud of that fact.

Chance: looking around the bar.
Chan: Just grand, this is all I need. I am sure this will turn into some crazy quest and I will do something dumb and I…

DMaster: KHA: (interrupting) Quest? Am I missing something (laughs)

Chance: shaking my head.

DMaster: You notice her looking you over.
WOM: I have to admit, I was expecting a fat hairy bald guy that smells of cheese.
She purrs a little and rides her hand along your arm.

Chance: Chan: Instead you get a grumpy quarter breed bastard with a pesky mark on his belly.
smirking
DMaster: WOM: I am pleasantly surprised I get this eye candy.

Chance: turn red a little.

DMaster: She beckons to the barkeep.
KHA: 2 more shots please. It will make it a bit easier for me, not a fan of cheese smelling at all.

Chance: Chan: so, my big question, why did he pick me?
looking at her.

DMaster: KHA: That I don’t know, you could of been tagged a long time ago for this, or maybe he man-crushed on you, saw something in you he liked, hell, made a mistake, The fact he revealed himself to you is a shock to us.
She feels your arm for your muscles, Nods her head.

Chance: flex my arm a little.

DMaster: She laughs a bit, amused at your manly gesture. You smirk. The barkeep drops off the shots.
KHA: Pay the man Chance.

Chance: put a platinum piece on the bar.

DMaster: KHA: Wow, nice.
BAR: Whoa, your good for the rest of the day.
He grabs it, eyes really wide. She holds up the shot.
DM NOTE: Todd just gave him 3 silver ($30.00 in comparison), 1 gold ($100.00 in comparison) and 1 platinum ($1,000 in comparison) He just gave this bartender, $1,120.00 for a mug of ale and 3 dwarven shots. SMH.

Chance: hold up the shot.

DMaster: KHA: Shall we toast?

Chance: Chan: Yeah sure, why not.

DMaster: She nudges you, and you almost spilled the shot.
KHA: Oh come on Champion, have some enthusiasm!

Chance: Chan: would you quit saying that out loud already!

DMaster: She laughs, then tilts her head.
KHA: To a successful ascension with the least amount of lives lost…
She smiles and sucks the shot down.

Chance: Chan: here’s to a peaceful night and a good sleep.
glug it down.

DMaster: She is looking at you with a blank stare shaking her head.
KHA: Uhh, what now?

Chance: Chan: hey it’s all I could think of.
Give her a half hearted smile.

DMaster: Still shaking her head, she takes another sip of her wine.

Chance: Start sipping on my ale again.

DMaster: After a few minutes of awkward silence, she is looking you over again.
KHA: The suppression, I am guessing it has something to do with that necklace… correct?

Chance: Chan: No, I am just wearing my underwear a little tighter.
Give her a side-wards glance.

DMaster: She practically spits her wine out, she laughs.
KHA: I am jealous, I did not have the spell or the box to create one of those, even after exhaustive research. Funny how you accomplished in such a short time, we couldn’t in years… You must know someone very smart or very powerful. I would like a look at that box though.
Looks at you in the corner of her eye.

Chance: Shake my head.
Chan: Nope. never gonna happen, sorry.

DMaster: She frowns, shrugs her shoulders and downs the rest of her wine.
KHA: Well it was nice to meet you Chance Axion.

Chance: Chan: nice to meet you as well, Khamyra… I didn’t catch your last name?

DMaster: She leans in.
KHA: Because I didn’t tell you…
She gives you a kiss on your cheek, it triggers an electric shock, subtle but it feels amazing.

Chance: touch my cheek.

DMaster: She turns and walks out of the bar.
KHA: Thanks for the shot!
Wiggling her behind as she leaves, she knows what she is doing.

Chance: and look at her “behind” as she walks out the door.

DMaster: The bar keep walks over.
BAR: I see a lot of people around here, but she… (he raises his eyes) she was quite something.

Give him a look.

BAR: I in no way meant to eavesdrop, but most Onyx Elves don’t have last names… they…

Chance: Lean in and raise my hand up with the ring.
Chan: Let’s just make this clear. You heard nothing of what was said here, okay
Give him some crazy eyes.

DMaster: He looks at you and then the ring.
BAR: Yes sir, I did not hear a thing, only saw her kiss your cheek.
Shrugs his shoulders and walks away.

Chance: breath a deep sigh of relief, take another big swig of my ale, look at the where the barkeep is

DMaster: He is working on a parchment, counting coins.

Chance: Chan: the rest is for you as a tip.

DMaster: He turns and smiles.
BAR: Thank you!

Chance: Chan: you’re most welcome.
finish up my ale, thinking I better make a beeline back to the compound.

DMaster: As you leave, you practically run into Karson. Karson has his hands full, his lute and some other equipment.
KAR: Chance! Hey!
There are a few other people with him.
KAR: Just setting up for tomorrow.

Chance: Chan: Hey Karson, need any help?

DMaster: KAR: No… no. All under control.
He hands his stuff off to another guy, shakes your hand.
KAR: Hey, funny thing yesterday morning… Birgetta was complaining about how Britney kept her up half the night Fucking some guy.
He laughs as he says this.

Chance: bust out laughing.

DMaster: KAR: I changed the subject quickly… but I thought you should know that Birgetta’s room is right next to Britneys. But I practically choked on my toast.

Chance: Chan: I bet you did.
big grin on my face.
Chan: well Erikka had to catch herself as well.

DMaster: KAR: Oh?

Chance: Chan: Yeah, she said something about me and you talking at night… and then she stopped thinking twice. (think for a moment) I mean what is Birgetta gonna do to spank me for seeing Britney?
chuckling

DMaster: He looks at you, raises an eyebrow.
KAR: That usually starts a really good story Chance.
Shit eating grin washes over his face.

Chance: Chan: mmmm Good point (look at him) I won’t take up anymore of your time Karson I will see you tomorrow night.

DMaster: He nods and you two shake hands, he heads in the bar.

Chance: quickly head to the compound and look for Bastian.

DMaster: Its even more empty than before. Bastian is in his big comfy chair, head back sleeping.
BAS: Snoooore, breathe, Snoooore

Chance: Chan: Bastian wake up.

DMaster: He looks up.
BAS: Damn Chance, you were supposed to be Harper naked in a… well… errr… what’s up?

Chance: Chan: was at the duke’s den and guess what?

DMaster: BAS: You drank a beer?

Chance: Chan: I am being watched.

DMaster: BAS: People are watching you drink beer, that sounds boring, no offense.
He wipes his face from drool and stands up and stretches.

Chance: Chan: No (chuckle) by followers of Finster.

DMaster: BAS: Watched?

Chance: Chan: or should I say one in particular.
I relate the whole encounter to him.

DMaster: He walks to his shelf, grabs a book looks through it, then grabs another one.
BAS: Ahhh here it is. Decades ago they were called the Dark Council. Not sure what they call themselves now.
His eyes get real big
BAS: Oh snap! Legend speaks of a mage, oh please tell me you met the mage.

Chance: Chan: She said she was a Warlock… but, anyways, does it show a picture of her?

DMaster: BAS: Picture? No, there are no names, just says there will always be a dark council, and one of their biggest jobs is to keep artifacts safe and protect the Champion. But with a little of Finster’s power, there can be a Magician in their ranks.
He plops the book down and points at a few paragraphs.

Chance: I describe what she looked like.
Chan: She seemed pretty exact, she was a Warlock.

DMaster: He looks surprised.
BAS: Really? An Onyx Elf. Not too common around here. She sounds hot. Makes sense to be a Warlock, she has a powerful Patron.

Chance: Chan: well she was and did. oh and she knows about the suppressing.

DMaster: He leafs through more.
BAS: Yeah that’s not a surprise considering they can’t feel your power now, they probably were concerned. It’s why she probably approached you, making sure you were still on the team. Did she interact with you at all? Like touch you?

Chance: Chan: Yes, touched my hand and gave me a kiss on the cheek when she left.

DMaster: BAS: yeah, you did meet the Mage, er I mean Warlock. oh man… you get to have all the fun.
He has a look of disappointment on his face.

Chance: Chan: great just what I don’t need. she did ask if she could look at the box.

DMaster: BAS: If I could look at her box, maybe.
Giggles at his own joke
BAS: But no, I read some of the things that box could create, and it’s scary. (closes a few books) You are just a little more protected now.

Chance: Chan: I guess. I am not sure Will I even be able to poop without someone in my business?
smirking

DMaster: A look of disgust washes over his face.
BAS: Ewwww. Now get out of here, I am going to close up and have Thanos take the night watch.
He puts the books back on the shelf and outs away some instruments.

Chance: Chan: I just wanted to inform you, ill let you be. See you soon.

DMaster: BAS: Appreciate it, im closing up, ill see you maybe tomorrow or Monday.

Chance: Leave the compound and head back to the castle, make a quick stop at the table in the hallway and grab a drink and a quick bite to eat and take it to my room. Lay in bed.

DMaster: You fall asleep.

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STARLAY 630AM (Sunday)

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DMaster: You wake up.

Chance: stretch as I get up and go out to the table grab a drink and something to eat.

DMaster: Not a lot of people out yet, you think it’s 6:30-7:00 on the day off, so its slim pickens.

Chance: well grab what I can, grab my sword just in case and head out of the castle, head to the compound and my office for a bit.

DMaster: The place is pretty empty. You see the captains light on.

Chance: go to the captain’s office knock on the door.

DMaster: The captain is there in civilian clothes
HAR: Oh chance what’s up?

Chance: Chan: I just saw your light on.

DMaster: She is going through her desk.

Chance: Chan: I am sorry Captain I just wanted to see if everything was okay.

DMaster: HAR: Oh yeah, its ok,
She is preoccupied

Chance: Chan: Need anything, let me know.

DMaster: She nods.

Chance: Go to my office. Write up the report on the Temple incident.

DMaster: It takes a few hours but you are done.

Chance: get up, hand off the report in the Captains box and go walk to Ara’s.

DMaster: Another nice day out, a few more clouds and its only upper 50s right now. You would guess its about 930-ish.

Chance: knock on the door. Smooth my clothes down, check my breath.

DMaster: Ara answers the door in a long shirt. Her hair is a mess and she is holding a piece of toast in her hand.
ARA: Oh Chance!
Her eyes grow big and jaw drops… She frantically turns around, looks around, places the toast on the end table, it falls on the floor, she checks her hair, smoothes her sleep shirt… she turns to you blushing a bit, looking innocent.

Chance: Chan: Sorry I just wanted to see you.

DMaster: She looks at the toast on the floor. She bends over to get it, giving you a good view. She picks it up and holds it in her hand
ARA: Toast?

Chance: Laugh a little.
Chan: Naw, I had my fill of floor toast already

DMaster: She laughs and looks down.
ARA: Sorry, you just caught me off guard, I look a wreck

Chance: Walk over to her, lift her chin.
ARA: no, you are beautiful… (smile) and adorable.

DMaster: Mina peeks her head out and motions her finger in her mouth.

Chance: Chan: Nice Mina, nice to see you this morning too.

DMaster: ARA: Oh brother, what did she do?
Ara puts the toast on the end table again, this time it doesn’t fall. Grabs your hand and sits you on the couch.

Chance: Just shake my head and sit.
Chan: I am sorry about being so cold the other day.

DMaster: She smiles and nods.
ARA: It’s OK. I knew something big went down. When I saw you with blood on your clothes, I got worried.

Chance: still holding her hand.

DMaster: Mina makes her way to the living room.
MIN: Hi Chance, you among the living after that fiasco down at the temple?

Chance: Chan: yeah I am (smiling)

DMaster: Mina looks and grabs the toast on the end table, takes a big bite.

Chance: Chan: Uhhh Mina…

DMaster: Ara has a big smile on her face and nudges you. Shakes her head.
MIN: Uhhh Chance?

Chance: Chan: Um, you just look good this morning.

DMaster: Ara gives you a “what the hell” look and a smile. So does Mina.
MIN: Thanks Chance, you… too… buddy.
Mina walks back down the hall and into the kitchen.

Chance: Chan: so Ara I was invited to go to the Duke’s Den tonight.

DMaster: She gets this big excited smile.
ARA: Oh yeah… what for?

Chance: Chan: Karson is playing there.

DMaster: She looks at you funny, thinking, then she remembers.

Chance: Chan: seems he is a bard of all things, as well as a bailiff.

DMaster: ARA: I would LOVE to go!
Cups her mouth. Eyes are really big.
ARA: OOPPS I mean, ohhhh a bard?

Chance: Just look at this beautiful girl blushing away. Laugh a little look down. Clear my throat.
Chan: I was wondering if you would like to go with me tonight?

DMaster: ARA: Why Chance, I would love to go!
Smiles and leans into you with a giggle.
ARA: Is it super formal, or casual? Should we match or maybe I should buy a…
From the Kitchen you hear:
MIN: Ara, it’s going to be dancing and fun, not a parade.
She shrugs her shoulder.

Chance: Lean in and kiss her.

DMaster: She kisses back, melting. She looks at you with some concern.
ARA: But can I ask what the hell happened the other day?

Chance: Chan: really not allowed to talk about it.

DMaster: She frowns a bit but nods in acknowledgement.

Chance: Chan: its not that I don’t want to tell you I can’t tell you.

DMaster: ARA: I know, Black Ward stuff is always tricky. (she smiles)

Chance: touch her cheek with my other hand.

DMaster: She leans into it.

Chance: Chan: so am I forgiven for being a jerk?

Chance: Chan: oh so it was good?(smirking)

DMaster: ARA: (giggles and giggles) uhhh yeah… uh dur (giggles more)
She snuggles up to you and puts her head on your chest

Chance: play with her hair
Chan: so what dress did you decide on
Knowing that is going to get her going again

DMaster: ARA: Hmmmm not sure, i’m going to talk it over with Mina

Chance: Chan: or did I distract you too much.

DMaster: ARA: Well yeah, but Mina is super fast.
Ara pops out of bed and walks across the room, bare assed, puts on her shirt again, despite the jizz stains.

Chance: go grab my pants and shirt and hurry up and put them on, sit on the bed waiting

DMaster: She opens the door looks back to make sure you are dressed.
ARA: Mina, what do you think I should wear tonight?
You can hear Mina.
MIN: That was quite a talk, I didn’t hear many words.
ARA: Mina…. (giggles)

Chance: smirking.

DMaster: MIN: I like the part where you talked about “not stopping” and “uhhh uhhh uhhhh”
ARA: Oh my God Mina… (laughs)

Chance: can’t help but bust out laughing.

DMaster: MIN: I have some ideas, I’ll surprise you.
ARA: Ohhhh it must be my day today!

Chance: Chan: it is your day today Ara.
smiling

DMaster: For some reason, you remember Tomorrow is Britney’s birthday, it just jogged in your memory.

Chance: thinking to self get something for Britney, make mental note.

DMaster: Ara walks over to you gives you a deep kiss.

Chance: touch her cheeks and kiss her back.

DMaster: ARA: I am going to take a bath and figure out what I am going to wear, when will you swing by?

Chance: Chan: well let’s say around 530 so we can go eat.

DMaster: She kisses your cheek.
ARA: Better make a reservation

Chance: Chan: I will swing by and make one.

DMaster: She stands in the doorway of her room.
ARA: Thanks for the talk this morning…
MIN: Bet it was a real PEP talk too!
Ara’s eyes get big.
ARA: (in between laughs) Can’t you just let me be subtle?
MIN: Yeah, when the people of Vermeer can’t hear you squealing.

Chance: Chan: you are welcome? (smirking)

DMaster: She shakes her head at Mina. then she lifts her shirt as she walks away showing off her perfect ass… she knows it. She gives it a slap and she disappears down the hallway.

Chance: Get up, say goodbye to Mina and head to Fycons.

DMaster: The entrance is open but nothing else right now. A host greets you.
HOST: Yes sir?

Chance: Chan: I need to set up a reservation for later today.

DMaster: You two exchange information and you now have a reservation for 6. Its about 11:00 – 11:30 AM.

Chance: head back to the castle, head to my room. put my sword in the corner and go through my clothes again for something nice to wear.

DMaster: ok you find some nice clothes, most of them are, since you are in BW, you get a higher grade of clothes.

Chance: and head to the baths since I smell of sex, just use a towel.

DMaster: You get cleaned up, hardly anyone in the bath.

Chance: head back to my room…

DMaster: Khamyra leans against the table, looking you over as you close the door.
KHA: mmmmm looking good there Champ.

Chance: Chan: what the hell are you doing here?

DMaster: She puts down the BW book she was reading.
KHA: Looking at you half naked apparently.
She walks up to you.

Chance: Chan: ummm yeah but really, why are you here?
kinda of getting flushed

DMaster: KHA: Well, I was hoping we could help each other out.

Chance: Chan: How did you even get in my room?
eyes are kind of wide

DMaster: She walks towards your closet, opens the door and looks in.
KHA: Hello, magician, I got some tricks up my sleeve.
Waves her hands around.

Chance: shaking head.
Chan: So you just barged in, I could have been Naked.

DMaster: She closes the door, turns around and walks to you.
KHA: Speaking of that.
She takes your towel and opens it up.

DMaster: Her eyes light up.
KHA: OK… not disappointed with him…
She smiles

Chance: cover him up quickly.
Chan: My little guy is not for your viewing pleasure.

DMaster: KHA: Oh… (laughs) he’s not little.
She shakes her head and breathes.
KHA: Ok Ok, Fine, no small talk. We are looking for the 3 witches of Thorn Gate.

Chance: Grab my clothes and get behind the blinder.
Chan: Wait, Thorn Gate has 3 witches?

DMaster: KHA: Oh please tell me your intelligence dept in BW knows that Thorn Gate was taken over by 3 witches. Please…

Chance: Chan: Well yeah, I mean I heard it all around the place, but I don’t know much about it.

DMaster: KHA: Well long story short, they have an artifact that we want to get, and they have been conveniently cloaking themselves. So I would like to test out our strength and break through that cloak.

Chance: Finish dressing and walk out.

DMaster: She smiles and leans back against the chair.
KHA: Awwww, no fun.
She gives you pouty lips.

Chance: Chan: so when did you want this help?

DMaster: KHA: Now preferably.

Chance: Chan: I did kind of make plans for the day.

DMaster: She smiles.
KHA: It is only a scrying spell, no more than 10-15 minutes

Chance: Chan: do I need to go get my gear?

DMaster: She laughs and shakes her head.
KHA: No gear, in fact you’ll have to remove a piece of gear

Chance: Chan: let me guess.
Touching the necklace.

DMaster: She nods.

Chance: Chan: I mean is besides the necklace is it dangerous, I want to be prepared.

DMaster: She gives you a perplexed annoyed look.
KHA: No. I am sorry, you are unfamiliar with Magic. All you have to do is transform and feed some power into the spell. That’s all.

Chance: Chan: nothing else required of me?
finish getting dressed and putting my belt on.

DMaster: KHA: Oh… yeah, but you have to do it.. naked. (nods her head playfully) Yeah nude will make it work better.
She spreads out the map, has a pouch open. She also has a dangling crystal hanging on a chain.

Chance: shaking head.
Chan: I ummm…
looking flustered again.

DMaster: KHA: Ok, undress (smirks)or at least the necklace lets get this show on the road.

Chance: Shake head.
Chan: I can’t take the necklace off here.

DMaster: Raises an eyebrow and looks around.
KHA: I have everything set up here.

Chance: Chan: what if someone senses me?

DMaster: KHA: Who is going to sense it, the mouse in your closet?

Chance: Chan: Wait, I have a mouse in my closet?
sigh a bit

DMaster: KHA: Sense? Like who?

Chance: Chan: I mean we do have someone here who can sense things, actually more than one…
looking around.

DMaster: KHA: Fine. Where… your BW compound?

Chance: Shrug shoulders.
Chan: No, here is good enough, I guess. I have said too much already.

DMaster: KHA: Make up your mind you dork.

Chance: Chan: fine fine.

DMaster: She has a pouch out, and has the map ready with the dangling crystal.

Chance: Take off the necklace and put it in my pocket. Grab a chair and put it up against the door knob.

DMaster: KHA: I would say this is going to be the first spell you have ever seen, but I doubt that right now.

Chance: Chan: well you already know better.
smirking

DMaster: She catches a glimpse of your eyes.
KHA: mmmmmm, beautiful
She puts her hand to your cheek, it’s like electricity. Her eyes flash some red in them as she does this. You can tell both of you are feeling the power.

Chance: shake a little as she touches my cheek.

DMaster: She has both her hands on your cheeks and realizes it, she pulls away.
KHA: (heavy breath) OKAY! Sorry, wow, that’s amazing.
You can’t disagree, It did feel amazing

Chance: just quietly look at her.
Chan: glad someone thinks its amazing

DMaster: KHA: Ok, I am pretty sure you are not in your transformation state.
She takes your hand and walks you over to the table, still some power transferring back and forth.

Chance: Chan: oh you want me to change.

DMaster: She looks at you in anticipation.
KHA: Uh huh (looking you over)

Chance: Think of it, let it happen.

DMaster: Power surges and you are turned, her jaw hits the floor, her eyes huge. She is in awe.

Chance: Raise an eyebrow.
Chan: Is that better?

DMaster: It takes a minute for her to refocus, she is really taken back with you.
KHA: OMG, I wasn’t ready for that. Amazing.
She puts her hand on your chest and the power surges between the both of you, Its ecstasy like beyond sex.

Chance: keep myself calm, well keep HIM calm

DMaster: KHA: She sprinkles dust across the map, says a few words, makes some motions in the air, you see a brief symbol glow and disappear and she hovers the crystal… the crystal changes colors, and twirls and drops. She reluctantly takes her hand off you, she looks and steps back.
KHA: Da Fuck?

Chance: look at her.
Chan: What is it?

DMaster: I can’t see any of the witchs, but there is a point on the map indicating something… related to the Witches…
She closes her eyes and concentrates, waves her hand again. Crystal does the same thing.
KHA: It has to be. A family member or something. Damn, its right in the area of the City. Maybe even in it.

Chance: Chan: how close?

DMaster: She shrugs, and looks at you again. She touches you again.
KHA: mmmmmm Ok, I just wanted to touch you again (sighs) You can transform back.

Chance: transform back to my semi state. Grab the necklace and put it back on.

DMaster: She is holding the crystal, its glowing a bright reddish color.
KHA: The brighter it is the closer they are. Its pretty bright.

Chance: Chan: So are you saying she is here?

DMaster: KHA: Give me a second, meet me outside the library. We can track her from there.

Chance: Chan: okay fine but let’s not take too long, I have things to do today.

DMaster: She grabs her things, puts them in some pouches.
KHA: Man you sound like an 80 year old grandpa… (mocks in an old man’s voice) Thelma, I got things to do dagnabbit.

Chance: Give her a look and try not to laugh at that.

DMaster: She rubs this salve on her arms and waves a symbol that glows for a second and she speaks a few words and she disappears.

Chance: shaking head.
Chan: Whoa, that was amazing.
look in the mirror see if my eyes look normal.

DMaster: KHA: Yes Hello, Magician here. Tricks, sleeves.
She giggles. You feel your ass being felt up.
KHA: mmmmm

Chance: Jump.
Chan: hey quit that

DMaster: She laughs, the chair gets moved, the door opens and closes.

Chance: shaking head, thinking ‘What did you get yourself into?’ Grab my sword and put it on my belt and make haste out of the castle towards the library.

DMaster: You make it to the Library and you see Khamyra who is looking perplexed.

Chance: walk over to her.

DMaster: KHA: It’s definitely north, lets go

Chance: Chan: lead on.

DMaster: She keeps stopping and trying to look at the crystal
KHA: Have to keep the crystal hidden, that is something I don’t want to explain to the locals or guards.
You are around the northern stables, it is fairly busy here, people going out for rides, and looking at the horses.
KHA: Damn these people, go home

Chance: shake my head and smirking.

DMaster: She waves you over.
KHA: Be my shield, get over here

Chance: get over and be her shield.

DMaster: She hangs the crystal and it still points north, it is wicked bright, She puts it back into her pocket. She leans in close to you.
KHA: Mmmm you smell good

Chance: Give her a blank look.
Chan: Is this just a way for you to get close to me?

DMaster: She smirks.
KHA: Yes, I did this elaborate plot just so I can smell your pit stick next to a bunch of stinky horse stalls.

Chance: Chan: I knew IT!
Laugh.

DMaster: She shakes her head and you two walk out of the northern gate, About 150 feet away there are some barns.

Chance: following her.

DMaster: Hay and the like for the horses.
KHA: Bet you a mulled bottle of wine that the person is in here.

Chance: Chan: why would they be though?

DMaster: KHA: They like Hay?
Shrugs shoulders. You two approach the barn

Chance: hand near my sword.

DMaster: Khamyra grabs a short sword and keeps it close not to alert the guards.

Chance: quietly listening as we get closer to the barn.

DMaster: You both look inside, you instantly see something off, hay is not sitting right.

Chance: point towards the hay.

DMaster: She nods.
KHA: Good eye.
She walks slowly over to that area and both of you spot the trap door.

Chance: Chan: what the hell is going on, a trap door in a barn of all things.

DMaster: Khamyra shrugs.
KHA: Let’s find out.
She slowly lifts the hatch,
KHA: Shit, pitch dark.

Chance: hand near my sword.

DMaster: KHA: Have to get my darkvision going, hold up.
She closes her eyes for a second or two. Kneels down and puts her head in the hole.
KHA: OK, looks clear (still bent over the hole) I’d draw your sword.

Chance: draw my sword.

DMaster: She twirls her short sword, puts it in the sheathe and jumps down in, it’s about 10 feet deep.

Chance: stick my head in and let my eyes adjust.

DMaster: Khamyra is barely visible, but she is slowly moving.
KHA: Chance here (saying quietly)

Chance: once my eyes adjust I will jump down as well, follow her voice.

DMaster: In the corner you see Valentine, tied up and leaned against hay bales. Her eyes are real big.

Chance: quietly walk over wide eyed.

DMaster: KHA: Hello Anemone, what are you doing HERE? I forgot about you, that would explain the readings I got.
Valentine has a gag in her mouth.

Chance: I will take the gag out of her mouth.

DMaster: Khamyra reaches in her pouch as you pull out the gag. Valentine frantically calls out.
VAL: CHANCE LOOK OUT!