Expanse: The City Reboot (Dark Fantasy Epic) Main Thread (Open, Started)

[Evrant-Knight]

Sun Stone Care Home/Champions of the Tempest Camp - Tinsdal

Sun Stone Care Home

Seeing as though the window would be their only escape route, Vergil quickly grabbed the Vessel, and fell backwards out of the closed window; glass shattering everywhere, and him taking the brunt of the fall damage. They landed with an almighty thud, the Vessel still clutched within his arms. The Vessel, sounding very much out of fear, asked if he was okay. Despite the rather soft landing, all he could do was breathe for the moment, which seemed to reassure her.

For a while, everything was in darkness, whilst he could hear the sound of something crashing to the ground, and voices talking, they were hard to determine their origin. So for the mean time, he simply lay asleep, and perchance to dream, if dreams were available to him.

Some Time Later... Champions of the Tempest Camp

An unknown length of time later, Vergil slowly began to regain his senses and awake. First was sight, albeit bleary from slumber; after a few minutes though, everything came back into focus. His head felt like a melon about to split, but that does tend to happen when you fall out of a window several levels up, and survive to tell the tale.

He soon took stock of his surroundings, from what he could gather, he was in some kind of camp, and was in a tent laying down on a bed roll. Off to his left, he could see one of his pistols and the grappling hook on a bench next to him. Finally, after regaining his mind, he began to spoke.

"Ow, my head, can someone tell me why I threw myself out of a three story window?" He asked to no one, as if he forgotten, then his memory came back, and a smile along with it.

"Of course, for her." Vergil then chuckled briefly, attracting the attention of a passer by who began ordering someone out of his line of sight.

"You there! Go get the woman that this gentlemen came in with, she'll probably be surprised and overjoyed to see him awake." The man called out, the second individual then running off. The first one then turned back to face Vergil.

"Don't worry sir, everything is alright."

"Ungh. Thank you." Was all that Vergil could manage, before he sat up.

 

[FinalDream]

Katelyn Verneer - Sun Stone Care Home - Tinsdal

When she spun around she found the strange man had emerged and blocked the door. Kate had no intention of challenging him, not after what she had seen so far. There was the sound of crashing, smashing glass, and she turned around to find the other two had taken an emergency exit. She sighed. There was no other way. Sliding through the broken window Kate fell to the ground and landed, flexing her knees, it still hurt like hell but she had not broken any bones. Something landed with a giant thud behind. She turned her head and looked up, after inspecting the chest. Hopefully the strange man would leave them alone.

She had no time to react, a group had arrived and taken interest in the young girl and man. She instinctively reached for her bow but remembered it was still inside the building. They explained they meant no harm and invited her to join them back at their camp. She nodded, agreeing, but cautious.

 

[tobi the good boy]

Lucian Grey - The North East Gates - Border of Rosenvalle

The Hunters' journey from the broken and beaten district of Hollow's Peak was rife with danger, some strife ranging from overconfident bandits who's last blood gurgled breaths were drawn in the back alley gutters, to the more prominent woes of search parties rushing in and out of the urban sprawls that linked this district to their destination; a problem that could have been avoided had his partner not acted so rashly in the districts heart.

"We're almost at the borders of Rosenvalle, once we arrive we'll catch a carriage up north, pass into Tinsdal and hope that our deeds haven't reached the ears of the more illustrious folk that call that capital home." Lucian announced as he beckoned his partner to the looming cement wall, it's epicentre home to a set of gargantuan hardwood portals.

With a quick slip of coin, the sentinels that stood either side of the gate rang their horn in unison, their signal enticing that towering mahogany to shift and contort just enough for the pair to slip into their new domain.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Champions of the Tempest Camp - Tinsdal

Vergil patiently listened to the plight of the newest Oncoming Storm, as he explained a little about their history, and that this one wanted to push for peace, so that the sins of their forefathers could be forgotten, so that they could be seen in a new light. The Storm then explained how the plague was going to be cured, through the use of a pump that use to be one of the tallest structures in the district. It was now time to ask any questions.

"Yeah, I have one, how long will it take us to reach this tower?" Vergil asked. Before he could receive a response, a Champion came up to the group and talked to Vergil directly.

"Sir, some of our scouts returned to the Sun Stone Care Home after you arrived to see if we could find any traces of our target; whilst he was long gone, we did manage to find some weapons amongst the wreckage. They are, two katanas with a black and purple handle, a crossbow, a mechanical longbow, a strange device that looks like a wrist mounted retractable blade, and a boomerang."

"Ah, thank you, some of these weapons these weapons are rather unique." Vergil remarked, and retrieving the items that belonged to him, then passing back those that belonged to the Vessel and Katelyn. He then put his back in their original places.

 

[DragonofDecay86]

Vincent - North East Gates - Rosenvalle

"Very well Lucian, let's find a carriage and get out of here." Vincent said, his eyes a dull red. Vincent passed the sentinels as Lucian slipped them a coin to open the grand gates guarding the district of Rosenvalle. His sword jostled lightly at his side while his crossbow hung loosely on his back. It took only a few minutes for Vincent and Lucian to find a carriage willing to take them up to Tinsdale before they were both on there way, the carriage bouncing slightly along the cobblestone road as they hurried through Rosenvalle on their way North.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Champions of the Tempest Camp (Medical Tent) - Tinsdal

Vergil decided to follow the Vessel into the nearby Medical Tent, partly to see how she was doing, but also to keep watch over her. On the inside, the tent was a well stocked facility, and the Vessel was already busy at work, looking over formulas and using the items at hand. He waited for a quiet moment to speak.

"Hey there, just thought I come in here to see how were you doing, also to see if you needed any help." Vergil said in a calm tone of voice.

 

[DragonofDecay86]

Spoiler: Mistake

It was a mistake.

 

[DragonofDecay86]

Spoiler: Mistake

It was a mistake.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Champions of the Tempest Camp (Medical Tent) - Tinsdal

"Yeah, your right, it does feel like its been awhile since we just talked; considering all the crazy things we have done over the past few days." Vergil remarked in a rather light tone, chuckling afterwards. He then walked up to Vessel, and gently held her hand, kissing it briefly and then looked at her straight in the eye.

"You ready for this Vessel? The final push, in a few hours, who knows what will happen."

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Champions of the Tempest Camp (Medical Tent) - Tinsdal

"Your right, something about him does feel strange. I can't explain it either, its almost as if he possessed some strange sort of power." Vergil remarked, amidst confusion surrounding this mysterious interloper that had given the group trouble. His smile returned as he looked at the Vessel again; he felt happy.

"I've always had faith in you Vessel, I knew that your mind would be able to comprehend this plague, and the means to cure it. It had to be you, someone else would of gotten it wrong. I am ready, when you are ready."

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Champions of the Tempest Camp (Medical Tent) - Tinsdal

Vergil could sense the fear and panic in the Vessel's voice, due to not being able to hear the voices of the goods. He decided to embrace her, to try and help calm her down.

"Thank you Vessel, hearing that from you makes me feel a lot better about this whole situation we are in. I suppose not being able to hear the gods all of a sudden is quite the shock for you, after all, they have been an integral part of your life; I must admit, if I was in your shoes, I would most likely feel the same way. Whoever this being is, he is powerful, but you Vessel are stronger; I do not think he has scared them away, merely blocked your access to them. For now, focus on something or someone that has brought you joy to your life, and you won't feel scared any more." Vergil remarked, in an attempt to boost the Vessel's confidence.

"I... believe in you, that we'll succeed."

 

[Evrant-Knight]

The Tower of Man (Floor One) - Tinsdal

This was something that Vergil wasn't expecting from the Vessel; I mean, he respected them just being good friends, but never thought about it going this far, perhaps the Vessel was just feeling nervous about the task ahead, and needed a means to relax. Regardless of the reason, Vergil found himself to be rather confused, and might have to talk to her about it later. After regaining a sense of modesty, the pair remained quiet throughout the journey to the Tower of Man.

The tower in of itself was a colossal structure, reaching high up into the sky. What air actually passed through this towering creation, made the four of them, Vessel, Vergil, Katelyn, and the Oncoming Storm; feel like they were the only beings in existence. A door stood right there, hiding amongst the inescapable blackness. Without knowing, the Vessel gripped Vergil's hand tightly, a surge of confidence and adrenaline coursing through her veins as they took that first step forward. Suddenly, a voice appeared amidst the shadows.

"Time to die Velkan." The voice shouted, suddenly there was a bright flash, and an almighty bang.

"Not today!" Vergil shouted in his mind, as he stood in front of the Vessel, taking the shot in her place. Just as the lights came on, he could see the mysterious man disappear, and noticed a wound in his chest. He collapsed on the floor, his back to a wall and clutched at the wound.

"Ahhhh! *Insert Expletive Here* !" Vergil shouted in great pain, as blood began to form on the ground beneath him.