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Re: Xefr's Adventures: The grey meatbags
By: guest9 Date: July 14, 2016, 5:30 pm
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The female black drake looked at her sharp claws and smiled in
a sarcastic way as she wore again her large necklace, covering
her scars.. "Worse things than hallway-talk exist for Valx to
fear.."} she started walking next to Tec, and although a few
seconds earlier she claimed otherwise her voice seemed to be
awkward as she was making her question along the hallway {"Hm
...erm. Heard this ship Tec's. Where learn about star-ship
work?"}
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Rysannox nods and waves his claw-finger "Actually there is
something you should know. If you haven't understood by now we
are headed towards the most devout of the segregation that
slaughtered your species for religious reasons ...however,
these people in particular we are visiting, are truly devout and
more interested in peace, psionic healing arts, the divine and
theology and will listen to what a Dragon has to say if he
speaks words of kindness, enlightenment and peace ...do not
mention -and avoid if it is mentioned- the slaying of Dragons,
Dark Psionic Arts, the Eternal Fire, or even Talmyr Myrsa's
Draconian beliefs ..be calm and appear devout; If need be, talk
about the Benevolent Psionic Arts, or about Azgor Tal ...as
monks of Light they will be delighted to explain." Rysannox
seems worried and sighs "..and let me do most of the talking at
start. Let's go, these are the coordinations of the monastery we
are visiting." He hands a small holographic map of the planet
with data and a pinned location to Xefr. ..then the middle-aged
steward pulls out of his clothes a small medallion of a white
star that is hanging from his neck and kisses it while muttering
"Azgor guide us"
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Re: Xefr's Adventures: The grey meatbags
By: guest28 Date: July 14, 2016, 6:18 pm
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Tec seemed to think for a bit, and then responded, "Hm, well I
learnt about the inner-workings of star-ships from two people. I
got the basics from an old friend named Gyrn, a woman who built
them for a living and was willing to pass on some knowledge. I
don't remember where she lived, but I know it's very far away,
and it's not somewhere I want to return to anytime soon.
Anyways, then there is the Drake Xorkai, another Dragon. He
taught me quite a bit back on Heord, and once I got hold of a
shipyard I used what I learned to design and then build this
ship. I think I did pretty well."
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Xefr nodded, "Very well, you do the talking. And if being devout
is helpful, then I certainly chose the right Shard to accompany
us. Time to go." The Drake's eyes flashed once more, and the
teleportation process commenced, landing Xefr and Rysannox right
outside the designated monastery. However, there was also
another Dragon beside Xefr. This Shard, already materialized,
gave off a much more calm and collected attitude than his peers.
His gaze was calm and while he looked fairly normal, around his
neck he wore a large golden necklace which also held a book just
under his head. This tome had no visible markings other than a
few Ancient Draconic words written on it, and was entirely
colored white.
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Re: Xefr's Adventures: The grey meatbags
By: guest9 Date: July 14, 2016, 7:30 pm
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Inside Re'Ni's mind various interesting thoughts started
revolving about foreing worlds and this 'Heord' world, as well
as silly ones of Tec building ships with a hammer while the
sun's rays shined upon his pretty scales.. ..she shook hear
head to get rid of the stupid smile that was forming in her face
{"Ah, so Tec flied to many worlds? And is builder, this nice
and weird for Valx; Ghashyr do building. Ehm.. now Tec's
turn."} She tried clearing her mind of most of her bad memories,
and appeared rather worried about what Tec would ask her...
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[spoiler=Lord Rysannox of House Galgatyen, Steward of the Empire
and history
enthusiast]
HTML https://s31.postimg.org/gcwt1d95n/Lord_Rysannox.jpg[/spoiler]
Rysannox raised an eybrow at the sight of the second Dragon, but
he didn't seem to mind.
As they walked straight towards the monastery, a crystallic
white fortified construction near a pond, they could notice
peculiar and beautiful white light-waves in the sky interracting
with the colours of the thick forest surrounding the path.
Reaching only a few hundred meters away from the monastery its
gates open and a very serene and fair Ghashyr lady dressed in
hooded white robes walked towards them ..her eyes seemed to be
extremely calm, as was her voice "Enlightened paths to you, Lord
Rysannox and.." suddenly her eyes widen and she gasps "I... I..
was informed, but ..to view them from close?"
Rysannox makes a hand signal to the dragons to not do anything.
He walks forward towards the nun "I had the same reaction. It is
a miracle for all of us, enlightened sister.. ..this is the
reason I wanted this meeting to take place here."
The 'enlightened sister' cannot take her eyes away from the two
drakes, her tone now seems slightly worried, but calm
nonetheless "Truly! Azgor shines in mysterious ways.. well, as I
was saying; all children of Azgor are welcome in this place of
care and peace. You chose well, brother"
Rysannox moves close to the nun and kneels before her, taking
her hand and kissing it, then rises back up "Thank you
enlightened sister. I think we should move inside ..we have a
lot to discuss." The nun, still frozen and looking at the
dragons responds mechanicaly "Yes... certainly."
As the group moves inside the monastery, all the white-dressed
nuns and monks gasp and stare at the dragons, a few nearly
fainted but were held up by their peers, some seem excited,
others start praying. All kinds of emotions seem to have been
stirred.
The three travellers and the nun stop in the grounds of the
monastery and silence seems to slowly take its place again.
Though the nun still stares worried at the dragons.
A trembling hooded figure using a stick to walk approaches from
the distance "Rysannox my nephew! I haven't seen you ever since
you were a small boy... and here you are, bringing Valxes!"
Rysannox runs close to him and tries to kneel but the old man
stops him and hugs him instead. The old steward feels rather
guilty, yet happy to see the old monk.. "It has been indeed a
long time, uncle Serynor! I am happy to see you doing well."
As he uncovers his face, a wringled smiling bearded face appears
..somewhat similar to Rysannox's. He gazes at the dragons ..his
tone seems to be completely calm, even in the presence of these
mythic species. "So, who are our winged guests?"
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Re: Xefr's Adventures: The grey meatbags
By: guest28 Date: July 14, 2016, 8:07 pm
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Tec nodded, and seemed happy to remember those good times,
"Yeah, I've gotten around in my days. And you're right, it's
really quite rare for dragons to build anything themselves, but
both me and Xorkai simply enjoy that bit of hard work." He then
paused for a bit, as he just realized that Re'Ni was telling him
to ask a question of his own. Sensing her worry, he tried to
think of something that would both calm her down and help
himself stay steady. Then, he got it, "Alright, if I'm asking
the question, then what is your favorite food? Then I can see if
I could find something similar in the Mess Hall."
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On the walk inside, Xefr attempted to appear calm on the
outside, though he was somewhat worried about the attention. His
companion however had no such troubles, and easily moved in
relaxed manner, his eyes forward and undisturbed. Stopping a
respectable distance from the old monk, Xefr did a slight bow
with his head. He then spoke in a more composed manner, as he
was more comfortable with the monk seeming completely calm, "My
name is Xefr, a pleasure to meet you sir." The other dragon
simply looked at the monk, and with a composed and even almost
relaxed voice he spoke, "I am known as Myst. I look forward to
seeing what answers you possess."
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Re: Xefr's Adventures: The grey meatbags
By: guest9 Date: July 15, 2016, 5:50 am
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Re'Ni exhaled a big portion of air with some fire sparks too,
feeling relieved by the question's nature.. {"..Ah! Re'Ni love
stuffed Jalaor drowned in Nyrnsanghor - raw! Mmm!"} she closes
her eyes, pretending to sniff the air and makes an a-ok sign
with her left paw {"Perfection! Just perfection!"} ..she then
turns to Tec with a fake evil smile on her face {"Not worry! If
food not good then just eat Tec..!"} and playfully bites Tec's
snoot.
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The old monk, bows his head to each of the dragons as they
introduce themselves. He then talks first at Xefr with a smile
on his face and his eybrow raised "May the Light guide you, my
brother ...we are all brothers and sisters under the Light
here!" His face then slowly turns back to Myst "Hmm! Welcome
brother Myst. If answers you seek, then questions you must ask."
he then points at a beautiful vine-covered secluded stone
balcony with many white pelts on the ground, big enough for the
dragons to make themselves comfortable at "Come let us sit and
let words of enlightenment flow!" ...He then turns to the nun
from earlier "Sister Maa'shyan! Bring us some Symvhal to drink
at the external priory if you may!"
Rysannox appears to be satisfied with how everything seems to
work out, even though a few nuns and monks behind him stare
awestruck at the dragons in a way that everyone, Dragon and
Ghashyr alike, would feel uncomfortable.
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Re: Xefr's Adventures: The grey meatbags
By: guest28 Date: July 15, 2016, 11:59 am
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Tec chuckles, and smiles. "Well, I'll see what I can do. And if
I fail, I promise to be delicous!" He paused for a moment, still
walking, "Hm, well I think we got time for one more question
before we reach the mess hall. Anything else on your mind?"
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Xefr and Myst both go over, and lay down on the pelts, though
they remain quiet. And while Myst seems entirely unperturbed,
just looking at the vines and inspecting the white fur, Xefr is
hiding his discomfort. This causes the old drake to look to
Rysannox to do the talking.
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Re: Xefr's Adventures: The grey meatbags
By: guest9 Date: July 15, 2016, 2:04 pm
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Re'Ni doesn't even pause to think ..she wanted to ask that
particular question quite a while now. {"Yes. What Heord like?
Many Valxes? Valxes Black like Re'Ni and Tec?"} Her eyes are
filled with anticipation amd her tail starts shaking again from
excitement.
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Rysannox gets the point from Xefr, and as he sits on the soft
pelt he starts explaining.. "Well, Uncle. As it has been
mentioned before, this is truly a miracle. These Valxes, living
and standing beside us ..they come from a far away planet
called Heord where many others exist and they so far seem to be
good and kind people. I thought the Church would have certain
political-minded doubts and I thought that if you could make
them understand.."
Sister Maa'shyan arrives bringing two small barrels and two
wooden goblets filled with Symvhal. Being quite a large load for
her small body, Rysannox offers to help but before he could
stand up, one of the goblets falls ..however, instead of
falling on the floor, it landed gently and slowly next to the
old Monk, who drunk a bit of it and laughed... "Sister
Maa'shyan! I've told you before that rush is the cause of bad
luck! Next time take your time and bring them one by one!"
..Sister Maa'shyan bows at her mentor and places the two barrels
by the dragons one by one, and lastly gives the second goblet to
Rysannox.
The old Monk extended his hand "Well, let us discuss and drink,
as brothers! Your species reemergence is truly a miracle
..perhaps a second chance given by Azgor Tal. I will talk to the
High Mater in Shyr, but first I'd like to know more of you...
tell me of what you wish dragons; I recall you, Myst, search for
answers!" Serynor, remains gazing at the Myst with a curious
look on his old, tired eyes.
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Re: Xefr's Adventures: The grey meatbags
By: guest28 Date: July 15, 2016, 10:10 pm
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Tec spent a little time thinking, and then smiled, "Heord is a
nice place. Lots of Mountains, but there is plenty of open sky
to fly around in and many tasty critters to catch and devour.
Also lots of forest, and jungle. Now that I think about it trees
are everywhere on that planet, but it's not so bad. Thankfully
there are also lots of clearings, so finding landing spots isn't
a chore. And there are plenty of Dragons there, even in this
space age they dominate the planet's populace." Then, he paused,
his eyes darkening, "...But they aren't black. Our species are
called Golden Dragons for a reason, as the majority of my kind
have gold scales. There are exceptions of course, like me, Xefr,
and others like Ezron the Red. But as with all societies, those
who are different are generally looked down upon, so we face
some discrimination. Thankfully, the current ruler of Heord and
the draconic populace is cracking down on that, and with his
methods it shouldn't be a problem in the future, and very few of
the bigots are left. And... Oh, we're here."
Tec stopped next to a large door, and after flashing his eyes it
opened. Inside, the room's major feature was the massive
long-table in the middle that practically stretched across the
entire room, with room for thousands at once, or alternatively a
dozen dragons. As of now, the table was empty and the room had
no occupants besides Tec and Re'Ni, though there were a few
janitorial droids patrolling the room for any trace of scraps,
ensuring the room was always clean.
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Xefr picked up the drink with one of his paws, and took a look
at it. He took a small drink, and then looked back to Serynor,
"As Rysannox said, we are travelers from a foreign planet. We
were approached by an explorer of your kind, who invited us to
your nation. I gladly accepted, as I would love to learn more
about your species and culture. Your religion in particular has
greatly interested me, and I was hoping you could tell me more
about it." Once he finished his sentence, he had a little bit
more of drink, and channeled his psionic power into making sure
his mind would stay clear.
Myst ignored the barrel entirely, and simply nodded at the monk.
"You are correct sir. I seek answers in all things. From the
lowliest insect in the woods, to esteemed monks like yourself,
as we are all pieces of a much greater thing, connected through
our souls. So, I wanted to hear your religion's interpretation
of the universe, for it may very well hold what I seek."
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Re: Xefr's Adventures: The grey meatbags
By: guest9 Date: July 16, 2016, 1:18 pm
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Re'Ni's eyes seemed to travel to these beautiful place Tec was
describing, imagining herself flying near all kind of Dragons
with Tec by her side, above green fields and forests, a place
she could call home... ..she remained silent for a while with a
big smile adorning her face, being thrilled by the majestic
image she had drawn in her mind {"This ..this wonderful. Must
take Re'Ni to Heord someday."} she then adopts a slightly
worrying sinister smile {"Re'Ni teach lesson about Blackscales;
In Shyr Black Valx considered wise and royal. Though superior
wisdom only stereotype, not truth - Black Valx is as good as
other Valx... Hmmmm ...Heord deserts too? Re'Ni love flying
above Great Gold Sea beneath.."} ..she lowers her head a bit,
feeling homesick, but soon her hunger overwhelms her {"Tec. What
food eat?"}
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Rysannox drunk only a sip of the Symvhal and tried discreetly to
warn Xefr that it is quite a hard drink. As a barrel of it could
most certainly make a dragon slightly dizzy.
The old monk smiled, joined his hands and leaned towards the two
Dragons standing opposite of him, his eyes turn at Xefr.. "Ah,
explorers. Hunters of the truth. This is an enlightened cause
and profession ..and since you both seem interested in
theology.. Heh, I am obliged to talk to you of the God of Light
..though I'm certain that both of you may have felt his
presence, or heard of him in some other form!"
Serynor drunk some of his Symvhal and gazed out at the beautiful
white lights forming an aurora through the fog, he then extends
his hand at the view "Look, the God of Light!" he then moves his
hand at the dragons "There, the God of Light!" he then looks
around and extends both of his hand "The God of Light!" he then
joins his hands again "Indeed brother Myst, as you said all
souls are connected.. for Azgor Tal is everything, the creator
of existence, its divine guardian and judge ..we are all his
children, thus we are brothers. But as Azgor and Good and the
Universe exist ..so does Darkness and Evil and its Forces,
corrupting souls, stealing their morality and forcing them to
deeds of cruelty and darkness. For this every soul must seek
enlightenment, not only for their own salvation, but for all of
Azgor's children.. ..only in that way, they may unite upon
carnal Death with the creator and become one with the Light."
Rysannox seems rather apathetic, looking down at his goblet of
symvhal and sipping some more.
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Re: Xefr's Adventures: The grey meatbags
By: guest28 Date: July 16, 2016, 8:40 pm
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Tec chuckled a bit, and smiled at Re'Ni, "Heh, will do. And yes,
there is a desert, only one major one but it covers half of the
largest continent so I do not think you will disappointed. I
doubt it will be too long before we visit Heord again, so the
wait won't be so bad. In fact, the meal I thought to call for is
from there. It's something called a Fawri, or the Heord-Bison as
the humans call it for some reason. Very big mammals, with lots
of meat on their bones. They also taste good too. Interested?"
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Picking up on this, Xefr slowly put the barrel down, though he
had already had half of it. He would have to focus a little
harder to stay straight now, though on the outside he showed no
signs of uneasiness.
The two Dragons listened carefully to the old monk, and though
Xefr thought him a bit mad at his earlier display, both nodded
in understanding as he finished. And while his companion didn't
make any comment, Myst decided to speak, "An interesting
interpretation of the psionic energy that binds us all, calling
it a god rather than a simple force of nature. And your faith
certainly has credibility to it, for I have seen much darkness
and it does exactly as you say it does. I will have to think on
what you said, sir monk." The Shard opened his book with one of
his frontal paws, right to some blank white pages. However, the
Shard's eyes flashed, and suddenly Draconic writing appeared.
With this done, Myst shut the tome closed once more.
Unsure of what to do next, Xefr glanced at Rysannox, hoping in
his mind that there was a quick escape from the all the staring.
Because while he didn't show it in any physical manner, Xefr was
quite worried that his continued presence here would simply lead
to more problems.
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