Swords of the Fallen (Fantasy RP)(Started Open, PM CS to GM)

[Supah]

Uncreative huh? Aaron thought he'd show him just how "uncreative" he was. Aaron put his spell book away, refusing to refer to it for any idea whatsoever. He gathered energy from everything he could, his hair standing up on end. "Let me show you my potential!"

"I do this on my own power!" He cried as a lightning bolt rained down from the sky. He gathered all the energy into a pulsating orb, and he concentrated until it began to take shape. The lightning grew and took on a form slowly. The orb turned flat and shone with shining symbols, almost as if it were a summoning portal. A clawed talon ripped its way through the mock portal, then another. The head of a dragon made purely out of lightning peered through. Finally it stepped forward and spread its wings out, letting loose a mighty roar. It was twice as tall as the trees. It flapped its wings creating great gusts of wind before it took off. Soaring through the sky. It breathed lightning, turning a tree into a smoldering stump before finally disappearing behind the clouds. Aaron released the spell and the dragon disappeared with an almighty boom.

Aaron wondered if it had something to do with the crystal, but the spell wasn't as draining as he thought it would be. He leaned against a tree to take a quick break. "Who said I was limiting myself" He asked, catching his breath

 

[GrimGrimoire]

Drogon studied the unneeded boasting from the human. He was quick to defend himself, this one.
"What a wonderful show, if this whole battlemage thing doesn't work out you will be a great street artist. Unless that is your wish however, you might want to broaden your understanding of magic."
Oh how he enjoyed taunting this hot-headed human.
"And what I said earlier still stands, you are a hell of a mage. You are just a bit... ignorant. You still view yourself as a wielder of magic, like a man with a sword. In that fashion, most brutes have evolved more than the wast majority of mages. They know that the blade is the cutting edge. Like the spell. They know that the arm is the conductor of energy. Like the mages body. But they know that the body of the swordsman powers the arm, while few of us know that the world power our bodies. Or, to be precise, most of us know. But all to many refuse to learn to understand it. You can control the sword. You can move the arm. But you still need to properly strike with your body."

 

[Supah]

Aaron had caught his wind once more. Since it was obvious he could not sway the cold mage, and he didn't feel like casting geomancy, he let it go. "I'm more skilled than you seem to think, Drogon. Perhaps we should settle this one day." Aaron turned away pulling his hood up. He saw Athgar off drawing in a sketchpad and walked over, curious.

"I didn't know you could draw too," Aaron said, "You're just full of surprises."

 

[leon558]

Athgar turned around,noticing Aaaron walking to him."Yeah,my uncle taught me.He was a great artist.So you can draw too?" Asked Athgar seeming to want to change the subject.Athgar started closing his sketchpad when a peace of paper fell out with a beautiful woman sketched on it.The woman was half naked.Next to the picture was written "Love,issabela".

 

[Supah]

Aaron eyeballed the piece of paper incredulously "Cute, gift from your trip to the tavern?" Aaron asked with a smirk. "I used to draw but I quit after a while, I only had a knack for the basics." Aaron shrugged. "It happens to a lot of things I try, I'll like something for a while and turn my attention elsewhere."

"You ever been traveling Athgar?" He asked

 

[leon558]

"Oh that,thats a girl i knew....Long time ago."Said Athgar while picking up the peace of paper and putting it in his pocket."I've traveled all my life,place to place,city to city.I usually stay at inns and do odd jobs.But no job was like this,Never thought things would get so complicated.Life surprises us.What about you? You look like the traveling sort."

 

[Supah]

"Well you have me figured right. Ever since I was 17 I left home and went abroad. Took in the sights, learned a lot of magic, met a few women..." Aaron trailed off, "Anyway my travels have brought me all sorts of places. I prefer the cities though. Something about the rural lifestyle just makes me shudder."

"I was actually on my way home before I got tied up with this journey. I'm curious to see how it'll play out honestly."

Aaron was still curious about the girl though. "How long ago did you say you met her?"

 

[leon558]

"Oh her.Well i met her at a tavern a few years back.She worked at the docks,had her own ship and wasn't afraid of anybody.So when i met her she asked me if i would help her with a delivery.Turns out the delivery guys wanted her dead.So i helped her out,we got out of there with only minor scratches.Anyway i don't want to bore you with the details but,she was the first woman i trully..Loved.Anyway what about you,anyone special in your life?" Athgar was quick to change the subject.

 

[Supah]

"Just recently. I met a girl I favored particularly a town over. Its not much of anything yet but we'll see how it pans out." Aaron said with a chuckle. "Maybe I'll take her along on my travels, should she like me as much as I think she does. Would make the trip more interesting I would think.

"Anyway enough about me. You seem like the enigma of this group. Tell me, where do you get such varied interests? Drinking, spellcasting, playing the lute, drawing... They seem sort of mutually exclusive wouldn't you think?"

 

[leon558]

"Heh,you do not know how many people have asked the same question.To be honest i'm a jack of all trades.I know a bit of everything.Well the lute playing,drinking and drawing are because of all of my time in inns and taverns.I'm also good at cards,by which i mean i'm good at cheating at cards!" Athgar let out a chuckle."/Why must we procede with this foolish conversation" A noise could be heard from the lute but Athgar didn't seem to acknowlege it.

 

[Supah]

"Did you hear something? I could've swore I heard a voice, and I know we put enough distance between the rest of the party's bickering that it wasn't them. I'm pretty sure it wasn't you either..." Aaron glanced around quickly but saw no one but himself and Athgar.

 

[leon558]

"It must have been the wind.Or maybe you're just hearing voices." Ahgar awkwardly chuckled."So tell me,what was life like with the Vulcans?" Asked Athgar curiously.

 

[Supah]

Aaron replied without thinking "The Vulcans were kind to me, taught me their ways and how to draw out my magical potential. Unfortunately they were all very pacifistic, and I love a good fight. They were great at arguing, and that was fun but sometimes you just need a good fight to let off some magic." Aaron paused and thought about how Athgar was acting, and how quickly he changed the question. Aaron raised an eyebrow "But I think you know what's going on, and you're avoiding the question. What was that voice?"

 

[leon558]

"Not sure what you're talking about,i didn't hear anything.You must have just heard something.We've strayed quite far from the group,we should catch up." Said Athgar and he started running to catch up to the group.

 

[Supah]

Something felt odd about this to Aaron, but he didn't feel like pushing the subject further... for now. "This isn't over quite yet." Aaron said as soon as Athgar was out of earshot, "I'm afraid you've piqued my curiosity." With that Aaron teleported back to the road, and began to catch up to Athgar and the party.

 

[Malyc]

Malyc stayed toward the back of the group, figuring if an ambush was gonna happen, it would likely start with somebody trying to cut off their escape. "Just like old times." he muttered, remembering many similar situations back in the war.

 

[David Bjur]

Gnûrlon quickly started to eat the sandwich that he got from Athgar and he was filled with joy as his stomach was filled. He kept on walking and suddenly realized when Athgar ran up beside him that he hadn't thanked him for the food.

"Thank you, lutist! For the sandwich, I mean. Tell me, what is your name?" Gnûrlon asked cheerfully.

 

[leon558]

Athgar noticed the dwarf was talking to him and responded."People call me Athgar but i guess "lutist" suits me.And you're welcome.You're Gnûrlon Right?."

 

[David Bjur]

"Yes, or Albin, if you prefer, even though we are two persons. The dwarf is me and the human is Albin. Well met!" Gnûrlon said with a smile.

 

[leon558]

"So wait what ARE you exactly,like a blob attached to Albin?"