Prepare for the #LodanRespawn2024 Existing characters may choose to be displace from/have memories of different timelines, thereby allowing returning members the option to retcon their whole character. These changes are the result of the "Unnatural Fog" plot device that is running between now and the Respawn. The plot is simple: no matter where your character is, that place is shrouded in a thick fog that suspends time, but not thoughts or memories, so even if they're repeating the same day over and over again, they continue to remember, so each time feels like a new day. For those retconning OCs; this is where new versions of themselves have the opportunity to replace the old versions. Official lore and tree updates will be announced asap
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jan 23, 2014 21:12:25 GMT
"He didn' come. Ya know 'bout the portal an' all that, why we're here? Well, Daddy didn' come with us. He stayed behind ta try an' stop the monsters. Don' actually know my real dad... But Ulric was who was married ta Mom, so Ulric's my dad, ya know? Some day, I'm gonna find my way back, an' I'm gonna meet 'im." Danny pulled his scarf higer up. "Till then, I'm on my own. Mom's dead... died in the civil war not too far back."
Danny looked the girl dead in the eye. "Ain' nobody gonna find out nothin' 'bout me, got it? " Danny fiddled with the end of his scarf, flopping it back and forth while he spoke.
"Got a vague idea 'bout the portal. My boss been trying to teach me this history stuff on the side to catch me up... when we ain't pinching stuff or visiting crazy islands. Quick tip, don't visit a place called Ca'alla any time soon." said the thief in a tone that brooked no arguement on the subject of that place. "Hey, girls gotta stick together. Quick tip, don't punch the balls. Grab them, then twist and pull at the same time. Like you're squishing a grape. That usually gets them howling and toppling long enough for ye to leg it." Ikuze advised.
"So, aside from the kitty eyes and cross-dressing, what else ye do? Me, I play a little," she said patting her guitar, "and steal whatever else I need that I can't get with this. That and the Hypnosis thing. Really helps when you need to get the crowd in just the right charitable mood if too many are in their cups." smirked Ikuze with a chuckle.
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jan 24, 2014 0:10:04 GMT
"Me? I'm a monster cartographer. Ya know the beasties out an' about in the woods? I go out there, track em down, and fill journals of the stuff. Though I ain' had much luck lately... was gonna go out an' try an' find this thing I'm callin' a ravager. Big guy, covered in spiky chitin. Guns an' swords don't seem ta work on 'im, an' he's got four scyths fer arms... like a mantis." Danny cocked his arms to imitate a mantis's bladed arms. "An' he runs around on four jointed legs like spears. He releases a chemical makes it hard ta think... hard ta move. But that ain' the worst part... Worst part is I think there's more of em. An I think they think like you an' me." A shiver ran down Danny's spine. "Anyways... I was trackin' one of em when I found this lady. Gots a sword... Ander, I think. What was 'er name... Catheren? Caroline? No... Caitlin! That's 'er name. She got lost out in the woods an' I ended up babysittin' 'er. An' 'er other girly. Both got lost tryin' ta find sap fer leather or somethin'..." Danny shrugged his shoulders. "S'what I do. If anyone wanted, I could take em through the forest at nigt. but Ain' nobody that dumb."
"Yeah, think I'll be staying in-city for a while. Again, don't go to Ca'alla any time soon. Place is messed up worse than the shadow beasts outside Lodan." said the thief before she quirked an eyebrow. "That's my boss. Caitlin. Ah well, so. You book monsters eh?" she asked, a slow blush coming to her features at a memory. "Um... you ever see anything that... kinda looks like a... well, a little person... with wings?"
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jan 26, 2014 18:46:22 GMT
"That lunatic's yer boss? She's dumber than a bag'a rocks... an' terrifyin'..." Danny shook his head to clear out the unwanted memory. "Anyways, yeh, I'm a monster watcher. An' I can be drat sure ain' nothin' in Ca'whatever tha's scarier than the deep woods." Danny pulled his scarf up higher. "Anyways, yeh, I've seen winged people shapes. Figured they were jus' some dumb birds tha' got lost outta the city. Tha's their business... I learned my lesson 'bout 'elpin' people out in the forest. Ask yer boss about it sometime." Danny rummaged around in one of his pockets. "Pity..." Danny's hand came out empty. "Though' I still had some..." The boy sighed wistfully. "Why'dja ask about a winged person? Been followin' a special someone?" Danny leaned in closer to the blue haired girl and gave her one of those 'so that's how it is' looks.
"It's not the beasts in Ca'alla that are the problem. Trust me, the people there make Bosk seem like a noble by comparison." said Ikuze before she quickly waved her hands. "No! Not that kinda winged person!" she denied before holding her hands about an inch apart from another vertically. "About that big. They turned up around Hallows Eve at the maze thing." the thief elaborated. "They kinda tricked me and this guy into eating some fruit... and well... I can't really remember clearly what happened... only that it was... good." she trailed off before scowling at Danny. "And hey, she ain't dumb alright? You special in monster stuff, she specials in other stuff."
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jan 27, 2014 0:46:02 GMT
"Even a baby knows not ta go out in the woods... 'specially at night. She don' even know how to keep quiet when she's walkin' out there." Danny shrugged his shoulders. "Sounds like somethin' ta do with the fairy stuffs. Mostly 'armless... Jus' an annoyance." Danny looked around the street before heading back towards the blue haired girls place. "I don' think I wanna be standin' out 'ere all night. Mind if we keep chattin' at yer place?" Danny looked over his shoulder quizzically.
"So you're saying that a baby is smarter than you, since you go there regular like." teased the blue haired thief. She nodded at Danny's question. "Sure. Besides, still need to get you bandaged and dung." she smirked before heading back inside and sitting herself down on the mattress, resting the guitar gently against the wall. "Hey, I already promised not to tell... and besides, I can just wrap up any twins you got to make 'em flatter. Help with your whole "I'm a guy" disguise." Ikuze suggested as she picked up the roll of cloth.
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jan 27, 2014 21:19:02 GMT
"Diff'rence b'tween me an' a baby is I know 'ow ta survive out there.Neither a baby or yer boss do." Danny bit of his reply with a small groan. "Yer still goin' on about tha'? I don' need no wrappin'." Danny harrumphed as he turned his back to the blue haired girl. He surreptitiously patted his chest before looking over his shoulder at the girl for comparison. He let out a dejected sigh.
The thief smirked slightly as Danny's arms moved. Even with her back turned, arm movement still told a story. "Hey, some girls boom late. Now come on, you can drop the act, its just us girls, I've promised not to tell, and besides... Aside from my boss? The rest of the people on the crew are blokes or legit insane." she said with a shrug as she leaned back against the wall and took up her guitar. "Do me a favour huh? I'm working on this for Bosk's eldest girls birthday. Need a second opinion." The thief asked as she began to play her instrument. She then looked at her one person audience after she was finished. "So? Thoughts?"
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jan 28, 2014 22:30:58 GMT
Danny cocked his head contemplatively while he listened. At the end of the song, he paused for a long moment before speaking. "Are you self taught? Because you soundand rushed at the part that goes like this..." Danny sang back the part he was talking about fairly accurately. "... and this." He sang the second part as well. "Unless there's a tempo and time signature change, those need to slow down and be a little more spaced. You might also consider lowering the entire song an octave. Of course, that's just my preference, when it comes to the tone. As far as the song itself? It sounded loveIy." Danny cocked his head to the other side before he let out a small gasp and buried his face in his scarf. "Forget I said anythin'"
Ikuze stared at the girl before blinking and smirking. "Good ear and got a sweet set of pipes. You ever thought about singing for a job?" she genuinely asked, as she considered the girl's words. "Well, kinda yeah kinda no on the self-taught front. Had someone who was teaching me the lyre and stuff like that for a few years... but well, come bleeding day? Yeah, guy wanted some "payment" for the lessons. So, I clocked him on the head and bolted... but not before I spotted some plans to make this girl." said the thief as she stroked her guitar. "Found someone who could make her, and been learning and playing her since."
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jan 30, 2014 17:00:16 GMT
"I ain' a singer... Never even thought 'bout it." Danny tilted is head thoughfully. "'ow long ya been playin'? 'cause it ain' horrible, but it could definately use some work. 'specially if yer writin' yer own songs. Can ya read music? Unnerstand what the notes mean? Or do ya play by ear?" Danny walked over to the blue haired guitarist and looked down at the instrument. The boy looked back up to the blue haired girl and shrugged. "Eh, what'sit matter. I don' know what I'm talkin' about anyways..." Danny flopped down on the ground and looked up at the girl.
Ikuze sits on her mattress thoughtfully. "Hmm... well, that was about... what, two caroling days back I think... so about two years." she estimated with a shrug. "Notes are about the only things I can read. Most of its by ear though yeah. Stick some notes in front of me, I guess I could play it. Don't actually write any of my stuff down though. Ain't got the supplies or patience to do it." said the thief with a shrug. "And you sound like you know plenty."
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Feb 2, 2014 0:53:47 GMT
Danny scratched his nose as he chuckled half heartedly. "You should write it down... could make a pretty penny sellin' yer ditties." Danny stretched his arms over his head. "Whatcha think of the upcomin' festival? Gotcher eye on someone fer the day?" Danny nudged his elbow towards the girl. "Betcha got yerself a sweetheart or somethin', right?"
((Sorry, brain dead on how to continue this.))
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