Dragon Age (recruiting again, started)

[The Zango]

Stood up from the floor and brushed herself off, the rocks had knocked her down but otherwise she was fine. She felt her magic return and her reserves fill with her own magic once more, mother must have restarted channelling to her, seeing that the trap had been mostly avoided, Allister would be able to glean small details from what was in the blood, just enough to tell him that something mightier was at work and that she held more power than she appeared to but little else.

"Any one alive?"

"Yes, yes you can cease worrying" said Neria with a small laugh as she gave a wave of her arms and was surrounded by the purple aura once more, using its light to see several meters in front of her, at the carnage caused by the rock-slide.

"So Jason, what next? I can only hope that when we re-emerge, it will have ceased raining, lest we have to take another break and get surrounded by Darkspawn again... Jason?"

 

[DragonofDecay86]

Spoiler: OOC

Jason and Sevink are trapped outside the cave, its only you guys in there.

 

[The Zango]

Spoiler: OoC

... Ok then, editing! ... Actually no, I'll leave it, Neria just hasn't spotted you guys yet and won't

 

[Darth Caelum]

Allister continued to cough, the spell having taken more out of him than originally thought. But now that the danger was gone, Allister could think a lot more clearly. His Avatars were still out of commission, his mind still too drained to attempt to hold onto his Different Avatars. For the moment, he was on his own.

"All right. One, I know for a fact that Neria and I are trapped in this cave. Two, Sevink and Jason are outside. Three, I am currently unable to even try to get to them due to the fact that I'm too tired to attempt it, and that some Darkspawn may still be alive from the blast. Three, we still probably have guys here. Laurence maybe, but I have no idea about Ashalle. What now?...."

The Bloodmage forced his mind to think, ignoring the Physical and Mental weakness he was currently experiencing. "Three possible ways this can go. Stay, Go farther in the cave, or go Back. Staying would accomplish nothing. Going Back was currently too Dangerous. So moving Forward seems best."

He nodded and was about to share his observations with Neria before he suddenly saw a bright flash.

A long and painful journey.....The smell of Lyrium and Spells....A lake and....a Tower, sitting in the Darkness....a Woman comes up to Allister....he speaks a few words to the Knight and he leaves....the Woman crouches in front of Allister....a Kind smile on her face....she says "Hello then Allister. My name is Eleanor. I hope that you'll enjoy your stay in the Circle."

The Bloodmage hastily shook his head and stood still for a moment. His right hand on his staff while his left holding onto the wall. He had his head bowed and he gritted his teeth. "....and now I've suffered enough Blood Loss that my Memories are intruding upon Reality.This is Gonna bite me in the Ass. I just know it.

Allister stood there for a moment and heard Neria call out for Jason. He didn't bother correcting her. He had other problems.

 

[The Zango]

Spoiler: OoC

I think we need a little GM direction here

 

[Darth Caelum]

Spoiler: OCC

Yep. RP's dying now. Unacceptable. I wish to Let Loose All the Characterization I'm Planning! I even went and choose a Theme song for myself! This Cannot, WILL not Die!
Sorry, I'm a little Hyper.

 

[Shanaar]

Spoiler: OOC

Wait, a theme song? Quickly play it.

"Crp, can you turn down that bloody light a bit. It is messing with my night vision (He can't see in the dark, now with some light he can distinguish some stuff up). Any one else alive here?

 

[Darth Caelum]

Spoiler: You asked for It

This is for his normal, "I'm doing something epic" move

This is for the "I'm gonna kill you and burn your family" move.

Allister heard the shout and replied "Yes! Follow the sounds of Neria's incessant whining, and we can meet up wherever we are.

 

[Darth Caelum]

Spoiler: Ignore

please

 

[The Zango]

"I am simply pointing out the many flaws, in that now absent fools plans" said Neria as she decreased the intensity of the magic that surrounded her, limiting her visibility but ceasing the complaints from the rouge.

"So our 'leader' is most likely dead and we are stuck in a cave, bright ideas anyone?"

 

[Darth Caelum]

Allister looked at Neria and temporarily saw her face as Eleanor's, hr shook his head slightly and said "Can't tuen back, can't stay, So I suggest we go further into the cave. Hopefully, there's an exit somewhere in there. That's the best I have for now."

The Bloodmage took care not to show any signs of his Hallucinations to Neria, he could only imagine the Collateral Damage she could cause.

 

[Shanaar]

"Why did the cave actually collapse? Did the darkspawn cause this?" Laurence asked while taking point. "Wait, did Jason not say something like that darkspawn see better in the dark? If so, we are in a lot of trouble if there are darkspawn here."

 

[The Zango]

"If we are engaged I will increase the light and blind them" said Neria absent-mindedly in response to Laurence. She was more wrapped up in her head, playing over a subtle, yet somehow prominent hairline fracture in Allister's composition.

'Why did he shake his head? It wasn't directed to me, perhaps he was dispelling a thought of his own? A course of action or some kind of scheme most likely, I shall have to watch him'

 

[Darth Caelum]

Allister looked at Neria and said "Well? Let's go then. No use in standing around here." as he started walking. He knew that if he kept showing signs of his Illusions he was screwed. So he tried to ignore them. He ignored as his master Eleanor started teaching him the basics of Magic. He ignored the scene where he first managed to successfully cast a spell, much to the delight of his Mentor. He ignored the loneliness he felt as he saw his fellow Apprentices talking amongst themselves, with Allister being left out. He ignored the Visions of him spending day after day in the Library, learning True Power. He remembered the time when he began to create Imaginary friends to stave off the Boredom. He tried to ignore the day, 2 years later, when he finally cracked and wept silently to himself in his bathroom. He attempted to forget the pain he felt, when he told himself that he was alone. That his friends were simply in his Mind. He remembered a growing resolution within him, and he remembered when a loud voice called him. Among all the memories, that one seemed most vivd to him. He recalled a girl, looking at him from one of the stalls. He remembered outrage, and screaming that this was the Boy's room. He remembered her laugh, and her reply that he seemed a bit skittish. He remembered taking his hand and dragging him off to meet with her friends, much to his consternation. He remembered thinking what the hell was wrong with her.

The Bloodmage's fists were closed. his knuckles bleach white. He could feel his left hand starting to puncture his skin, and slight drops of blood began to form. He knew Neria wouldn't see it, but he was still disgusted by himself for this. How his memories were overpowering him. His face impassive, he kept walking as his memories battered against the Fortress of his mind.

 

[The Zango]

Neria followed after Allister and Laurence, the light from her aura illuminating the cave walls in a eerie purple light. As she walked her attention was utterly focused on Allister, his signs and their situation.

She couldn't tell why but he seemed tense, uneasy. Perhaps it was aftershock from the battle? But how could a Bloodmage get disturbed by the blood and death of what had occured? The idea was preposterous. Perhaps he had managed to glean something from the magic she charge the blood with, her mothers presence would still be felt, if not a tiny bit in her magic but (hopefully) not enough for him to discover Mother behind the scenes.

She continued to walk and to muse, formulating a plan for the eve, a 'rendezvous' with Sevink (if he still lived) and perhaps a midnight meeting with Allister but one under more relaxed terms, with wine perhaps?

She continued to scheme as they walked, hoping to come up with something by the time anything interesting happened, though from the state of the cave they were in, it seemed unlikely.

 

[Darth Caelum]

Allister's memories were remorseless. He was reliving his entire time with the Circle, a Decade or so, within the span of several minutes. To make matters worse, they were actively messing with his Balance now. It felt like he was in the middle of a void, with his memories flashing in front of his eyes like Lightning. They all varied, from those that hurt him, to the happiest moments of his life. Rage, Pain, Despair, Deception. Yet at the same time, Honor, Joy, Acceptance, Hope. The aftereffects of the spell that Bastard had thrown at him were weakened by the Strain his spell had caused him. In coordination with the fact that his Avatars were no longer there to assist him, at least until he had a good night's sleep, he would only receive these visions until he either fell unconscious, or getting his Avatars back. He had no idea how to get his Avatars back.

But he was still in partial control. He could still analyze what needed to be done. There was a higher than 50% chance that Neria would find out about a portion of his past. That would be unacceptable. But, he had to limit what she would find out. To make matters even WORSE.....

'WHAT! Why didn't you tell me it was your birthday today!

....he could hear HER again. His emotions were still too fucked up to make sense of it, but he couldn't help but feel slightly....happy. He mentally slapped himself.

'Fucking Idiot. What the hell do you think you're doing? You can't clue her in to your....Past. The moment you do, she has an entry way into your Psyche. You can't let that happen! Now....breathe in, then breath out. Stop thinking about her. Sh-'

Unexpectedly, Allister had tripped and fell down on the ground. Not having expected it, he wondered for a moment if he had been careless? But no, there was no bump, or rock, or any kind of obstacle in his way. So why the hell did he....

Damn it Allister, I told you not to push yourself.....here, let me help you.

He cursed under his breath, not caring if the others heard him or not. It was hopeless, he couldn't move now. His Illusions were actively messing him up. He remembered that memory quite clearly. He had been holding onto a pile of spell books. He had wanted to be the first to be able to cast a surge of electricity when he was tripped by one of those Bastards....Luther, if his memory was right. She had helped him then.....

He sighed. Fucking Hopeless. No way this could go on. He didn't bother looking up at Neria and said "Sorry, but it seems that the Spell took a lot of my Strength. I'm gonna rest here for a while, you guys can go ahead without me."

 

[DragonofDecay86]

Deeper in the cave, large guttural noises could be heard. The occasional scream or the constant bellow of an enraged beast. The apprentices had only two options, to head to a path to left which appeared to lead lower into the caves, or a path that seemed to keep heading straight. At the very back of the cave a skeleton was thrown down on the rocks, his sword broken and his shield nowhere to be found.



Jason looked back at the now rugged landscape of the mountainside. The landslide had succeeded in killing the Darkspawn, but it had also blocked the cave in which the other apprentices had taken shelter. Jason sheathed his sword and began looking for Sevink, the other apprentices already healing their wounds and looking for another way into the caves. Rain still fell heavily down upon the mountainside, and thunder cracked the thin veil of silence in this shadowy night.

 

[Shanaar]

"Quit, I think I hear something" Listening closely, Laurence thought he heard a scream for something big.

"That doesn't sound any good. Allister, it doesn't look like a great time to rest here. I hear something further up and it sounds like it comes from the path leading down. I am not sure about it, but the sounds here are acting a bit strange. I am not sure about it but I would suggest we take the path going up. I also think we will find a exit faster if we go up then down."

 

[Sir Strange Of The House Lycan]

Sevink coughed once or twice,then looked around.He felt something trickle warmly down the side of his face.He reached up and tore off his extemely dented helmet and began to look around,instantly noticing the darkness that surrounded him.He sighed brought his fist back,smashing it into a large boulder in front of him.There was a slight cracking sound,Sevink wasn't sure if it was his hand or the rock,but he continued to punch it.Eventually,it crumbled,it threw aside the pieces and crawled out,he panted a bit before walking away from the heap of rubble, looking for Jason,or somebody.

 

[Darth Caelum]

Allister barely heard Laurence's warning. He forced himself out of his self pity with disgust and grabbed his staff. The visions were still there, but they had been gently pushed to the sidelines by his Adrenaline and Rage. Adrenaline due to the coming danger, and Rage from his disgust at himself. He's showing too much of himself Dammit! This isn't some game! There isn't some cast of Omnipotent beings in the sky who do this for their own Pleasure! He could die here! If Neria knew ANYTHING, then she would use it against him! That would not happen.

Gritting his teeth to concentrate on the task. He said "Understood Laurence. Neria, can I assume you're in fighting strength?"