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JoonasTo
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Undefeatable Hero
What if Elvin was female?
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posted January 23, 2008 10:36 AM |
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Edited by JoonasTo at 10:53, 23 Jan 2008.
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Agera and Greglo see a man who puts up a parchment.
"That one won't survive for a week at sea. Who would be stupid enough to go with him?", not waiting for an answer Greglo continues:
"So where are you heading next? I heard your employer got grounded for not paying the rate of duty."
"Yeah he did. The customs officer had been bribed. For that I'm sure but it doesn't change anything. I'm gonna have to look for job from somewhere else. I don't know what really. Maybe an adventurin party or another merchant. But there is always someone who needs a hand or two more for his deck in the docks."
"For someone like you it shouldn't take long. You sure you don't wanna join the navy?"
"Yeah I am. But shouldn't you be going? It's past noon."
"You're right. I should."
As Greglo rises to leave he notices a parchment that the man nailed.
"This is just for you. You don't have to worry about the snow as you'll be bored to death with all those regulations before even leaving harbor."
"What does it say?"
"He is looking for a shared cost trip to the center island. The rest is some kind of law talk. Anyways. See ya around."
"May you make it back to shore once again my friend."
As Greglo exits the tavern Agera goes to the man in the left corner and pulls a chair for himself.
"If you would tell me more about that trip I might be interested."
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Mytical
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Undefeatable Hero
Chaos seeking Harmony
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posted January 23, 2008 11:29 AM |
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Mat smiled. "I would be glad! According to the All Races Agreement subsection 5, paragraph 3. All lands able to be tamed, and all goods claimed on the center island becomes that person/those people's lands and goods legally in the eyes of all the races. Which ever government finances this(these) individuals can excercise the right to gather taxes on said property and goods. Which means that if we go there whatever we find we get to keep. And if we can clear and stake out land it is ours forever. Imagine it. There must be thousands of acres and who knows what else. In a year we would not have to ever work again."
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Ceres
Supreme Hero
and sweetness
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posted January 23, 2008 12:31 PM |
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Upon reaching the local city, Satella immediately put on her hood and covers her face only revealing her fierce red eyes. Mordock didn’t bother of her race but she knows that most would. And for her it is better to stay out of trouble since she know how limited is her capabilities to be in such.
As Mordock asked her, the priestess walks towards the tavern. But before reaching the tavern, Satella turns back to check on Mordock - her new and actually first companion after leaving her homeland, but he’s nowhere to be found.
“He’s probably in one of those boats as of now,” Satella mutters to herself with a sound of concern, “He’s fast.”
Satella then heads inside the tavern barely scratching her head. Her approach towards Mordock confused her in some way but she drains the thought once inside the tavern. The place is a bit crowded. Different people from different places had gathered here for different reasons. The priestess, aware of her disadvantage goes straight into business. She approaches the barkeep boldly but quietly as how a dark elf would. As she nears him one of the board notices catches her attention. She closes in and read the official looking document silently.
“Hmm, looking for a group eh?” Satella says playfully to herself as her red eyes turns on the two men who sits on the left corner, “Interesting… but I must inform the human first.”
The priestess then walks towards the barkeep and buy some food, water and ale. Originally she intends to buy for herself only but since the human is with her she spends some coin for him and also some for his pets. But she left some pieces for herself in which she assumed could buy her another dagger since she had lost her first one just a while ago. And before she leaves the tavern, she studies once more the two men who appear to be looking for a group.
Outside after several minutes of searching her companion, Satella found Mordock standing in a ship looking very pleased and proud.
“Oh there you are,” Satella gets her companion’s attention.
She enters the ship cautiously for other persons on board. But she had found nobody except her companion.
“So is this the one where we are going to board?” Satella asks him as she finds a place where she can put the goodies she just bought when she accidentally heads where body of the unconscious captain lies.
“Oh, what’s this?” the priestess asks with amazement her eyes are gleaming with malice, “A potential sacrifice!” she whispers to herself joyfully.
Satella immediately stands up and walks towards Mordock who’s looking odd at her at the moment.
“Mordock,” she speaks to him, “There are two men at the tavern that seems to be looking for travel companions. They intend to trek at the center island too.”
“I want to ask them myself but, being a Dark Elf might bring up some trouble,” Satella explains, “So I want to consult you first, maybe if you want them in you could talk to them.”
Satella stares at Mordock waiting for an answer. But her mind is swirling with thoughts on how he would keep the unconscious man behind the crates so she could offer him to her goddess.
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And when the stars fall, I
will lie awake. You're my
shooting star.
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AlkarRahn
Promising
Legendary Hero
Divine Arcanist
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posted January 24, 2008 09:06 PM |
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Alkar’s walk was pleasant. Though, it took longer than it would’ve taken others. He, previously, has had no need to go there, so the path was unfamiliar to him. This being the case, he was not able to drift into thought, making it safe for people who do not get out of his way, this time.
Passing a few people here and there, he recognizes a few of them, and greeted them quickly, moving on shortly afterwards. Alkar made it to the tavern after a while. He notices Ceres as she heads out to find Mordok, but doesn’t give it a second thought. He walks in, Sakyh held in his arms, and wanders around the place. He goes from table to table looking for someone that would be of help on his mission.
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Mytical
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
Chaos seeking Harmony
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posted January 27, 2008 07:10 AM |
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Matthew was delighted. More and more people were stopping by inquiring about his message. He filled all of them in on as he had earlier with the first to stop in. Then he included.
"Now I know, you are concerned by the fact that nobody has yet returned from the center island. They did not share the information I have. Most of the island is inhabited by dangerous creatures, but they have a ecological system. The closer to the seat of power for the island, the stronger the creatures. If we start and stay toward the beaches and work out slowly, we should be fine! All the other fools head straight to the center of the island, because that is where all the most powerful artifacts are rumored to be!"
He claps his hands delightedly. "Now everybody will share expenses, and split everything equally. However, 10% of everything will go to the taxes and a general fund. Unfortunately do to article.." he drones on about yet another obscure law that has something to do with taxes. "Sign here, here, initial here." he passes out some forms to sign.
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Azagal
Honorable
Undefeatable Hero
Smooth Snake
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posted January 27, 2008 08:45 AM |
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Edited by Azagal at 08:58, 27 Jan 2008.
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So we are finally arrived in Arus Barak thougth to himself.
Ulrik: Listen up men we have arrived in Arus! All soldiers will deliver their reports at the barracks after helping to unload the wagons! All mercenaries report to the local prefects office! State your name and your devision and you shall receive your payment!
Barak: Sweet finally I'll get some money! Hmm they better give me as much as they promised since this trip has been a major disapointment. Two weeks and two days you protect some "precious" caravan, get lousy food, have annoying travel companions and don't get to train and after going through all that trouble no thives whatsoever even cared to rob you?! Ha... Well I guess I'll just go and get my payment before I make any further planes. Siiiigh...
Barak rides into Arus. The first thing he hears is a doomsayer:
"THY END IS NIGH!!! REPENT!!! WE ARE ALL DOOMED!!!"
Barak: Yeah right...
Doomsayer: "SIR IT IS NOT TO LATE!! THOU SHALL NOT DIE IN VAIN"
Barak: "I know, thank you"
Doomsayer: "NO YOU DON'T POOR SOUL!! FOR THE MISTS!!! THE MISTS WILL CONSUME US ALL!!! THEY'VE RAVAGED THE ISLAND OF PROBOS!!! BEWARE!!! EVIL!!! EVIL!!!"
Barak: Right...But before I'll meet my end at the hands of that ravaging fog I'd like to see the prefect. You wouldn't know where his office is would you?
Doomsayer:"THAT WAY!!! BEWARE!!!"
Barak:"Thank you. I shall take care of myself"
The world is full of peculiar people. Anyways...
A few minutes later Barak comes out of the prefects office with a big smile.
Woooohuuu! This wasn't so bad was it now? 650 gold pieces! These guys here most be loaded... when they promised me good payment I wouldn't have expected that much.So now I have 1000 gold pieces together with what I had left from my service as a boarder guard. Ahh well this trip might still be good for something... Well I know exactly how to spend my money
With those thoughts he heads for the "Floating Seagull" which he saw when he entered the street to the prefects office. As he was on his way to the bar he walked past an message board. Looking for the next trip he could undertake in order to get more fighting experience and so take his skills to the next level.
Barak: Bodyguard for royalty, Exoticdancer for local night club, Cook, Marine, Soldier, Carpetmakes,... Hmm nothing there. What's this?
He turns towards a very official looking document:
Wanted - Group of individuals to share the costs of passage to the center island. Must be willing to sign an agreement and contract as to specifics. Must be able to adhere to Law 77b of the adventuring guild's manifesto. Please inquire at the table at the left corner.
Barak: The center Island...
His previous good mode and smile vanish.
Barak: ...That place... Could I possibly be ready?
He turns toward the table in the left corner. And takes his place next to the table where the expedition leaders seems to sit.
Barak: Let's see what kind of people you are...
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"All I can see is what's in front of me. And all I can do is keep moving forward" - The Heir Wielder of Names, Seeker of Thrones, King of Swords, Breaker of Infinities, Wheel Smashing Lord
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AlkarRahn
Promising
Legendary Hero
Divine Arcanist
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posted January 28, 2008 09:25 PM |
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It takes a little bit before Alkar gets over to the monk in the corner. He listens to what this monk has to say for a little while, then sees the papers. He takes the papers and begin reading them. He doesn't try to memorize any of them, except maybe a few.
"I don't have anything, really, to contribute to the sharing of the expenses. I could do my best to assist in whatever way I can, though. Is that fine?"
If he gets the okay, he will sign and initial where it is needed.
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Mytical
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
Chaos seeking Harmony
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posted January 29, 2008 06:27 AM |
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"Understandable, when we make our fortunes you can then reimburse the group your share. By all means, sign away. Besides with enough signitures we can take it to the magistrate and get further funding for our expedition. Everybody all signed up? If so lets get to the docks. I doubt the ships will wait long, and who knows if they will increase the ammount."
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OD
Known Hero
or Grizzly Bear?
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posted January 30, 2008 05:59 PM |
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Edited by OD at 18:52, 30 Jan 2008.
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"Do not fear m'lady" states Mordock as he shifts around the ship, admiring it's crastmenship. "We will not need to sign anything. If they need a ship to get across, they'll have to come to us. I doubt anybody is willing to lend a ship to such a dangerous expedition."
Mordock departs the ship and walks over to the crates, where the young Drow is. He moves around some of the cargo and miscellaneous gear until he uncovers the unconscious captain.
"With the captain out of commission, I'll pose to be the captain and you can be my crew member."
Mordock begins to remove the clothes of the captain... slowly, with such delicacy; such tenderness... ((OCC: HAHAHAHAHA! I couldn't resist!  )) After stripping down the poor seaman, Mordock heads back on the ship and finds a room to change in. Within minutes, he emerges as the new captain of the ship.
"Guard my armor well boys!" he orders to his dog pack. "I can not afford to lose my sacred anti-chicken gear. The chickens would certainly like that. They most certainly would."
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"There is no such thing as a plea of innocence in my court. A plea of innocence is guilty of wasting my time. Guilty."
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AlkarRahn
Promising
Legendary Hero
Divine Arcanist
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posted January 31, 2008 07:22 PM |
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After Alkar finishes with the papers, he stands.
"Alright. Let's go, then. Docks... I've been to them a few times, at least. I think. Shouldn't be too hard to find. Easier than finding this place. Just head in the direction that would most likely be where the docks are."
He walks out of the tavern, on his way to the docks. Or where he would think the docks should be.
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Mytical
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
Chaos seeking Harmony
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posted February 04, 2008 11:23 AM |
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Arriving at the docks with his newly found associates, Mat instantly realizes something is out of place. His orderly mind has a photographic memory, so he recognizes that the person in the captains clothes is most assuredly not the same person he talked to.
"Ahoy on board. Might I inquire as to where the captain of this vessal is? We had a agreement, and I would like to facilitate the expidition. It is a matter of some urgency. We can not sail during night, dusk, or dawn."
He is wary of the person, who is obviously wearing the same outfit he saw the captain in.
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Elvin
Admirable
Omnipresent Hero
Endless Revival
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posted February 04, 2008 01:21 PM |
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All the while Rabidus sat in his corner slowly sipping his wine, one of the few drinks he would allow himself. He hated being in this hole of corruption they call tavern but meanwhile he had to wait patiently until all had signed. On the opposite table there was a foul mouthed patron that was complaining non-stop.
"Blast it, no fun in here. And this fool is really asking for it."
Nobody seemed to pay attention to his muttering.
While the patron was looking elsewhere he cast a ray of frost on his wine. When it came to his attention that his wine was frozen he jumped up shouting gibberish and curses. At least now he was justified in swearing, the druid suppressed a chuckle. Yes the investment in studying the arcane arts sure had its privileges.
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A little later the small band has reached the docks. While not fond of sea traveling - in fact he had never tried before but still wasn't thrilled in the idea - at least he was close to an element of nature. Not paying much attention to what Matthew was saying he knelt to pick up some natural soil that he reverently placed in his magic bag and laid a few seeds on the ground in return.
"Let's get it over with, I am growing impatient already!"
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Mytical
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
Chaos seeking Harmony
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posted February 12, 2008 06:23 AM |
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While Matt is waiting for an answer, the sound of hooves on pavement (then wood) can be heard). A man sitting on a large horse approaches. "Matt! There you are. We are here as you requested! I brought my caravan, they are waiting just out of the docks. Your runner just arrived a bit ago, or I would have been here sooner."
Turning from the captain of the ship. "Ah Findalis. Just in time. I hope you have some other goods to trade however. I have found some traveling companions and they will probably need a few things. Within reason I am sure the script I gave you will cover it?"
Findalis let out a hearty chuckle. "Of course my friend, of course. The brotherhood has always been some of our best customers!"
He turns to the group. "If you have need of anything, Findalis has it or can get it. Please, if you will follow me to the caravan we will get everybody set up."
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OmegaDestroyer
Hero of Order
Fox or Chicken?
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posted February 16, 2008 10:27 PM |
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"Ah... a suspicious one. He must have been sent here to kill me" Mordock thinks to himself quickly before responding to the man on the docks. "Wait a minute... what if the chickens want me to kill him? Yes, I bet that's what they want: to kill an innocent man. Well, I shall not fall for such a coy plan!"
"Ahoy there lad!" shouts backs to the individual. "I am Sai Lingships. The captain's third cousin, thrice removed, on the third side of the family." He removes his hat and waves. "Hehehehe. I'm so smart" Mordock mutters to himself. "The poor bas%@#$ won't suspect a thing with an air-tight aliby like that"
"My cousin is feeling ill and needed someone to take over his ship while he gets better. Since he is blood, I volunteered for the task. Now if you need to hurry, I suggest you get on board as quickly as you can. It looks like the weather is starting to change for the worse."
He motions for the band of people to quickly board the ship as grey clouds begin to roll in, ready to deliver thunderous rage only paled by the unholy fury swelling in Mordock.
"Soon chickens... very soon..." the mock captain says with a grin as he stares over the horizon.
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The giant has awakened
You drink my blood and drown
Wrath and raving I will not stop
You'll never take me down
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Elvin
Admirable
Omnipresent Hero
Endless Revival
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posted February 17, 2008 01:34 AM |
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Rabidus sped past the librarian to board the ship.
"I'm not staying in this blasted island a moment longer, my destiny lies elsewhere! Those chicken hearted fools will feel my wrath."
Realizing he began ranting again he composed himself.
"I am sorry, I must sound like a madman. I have to recover a lost artifact that is most precious to me and the anticipation is too much to bear. Let's hurry, it's of no consequence who the captain is as long as he gets us to the island."
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Mytical
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
Chaos seeking Harmony
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posted February 19, 2008 08:37 AM |
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After aquiring my goods and loading them aboard I turn to the 'new captain'. "Very well, but I will only pay my fee to the original captain. When we return, he should be feeling better, and I will then pay him. Now, once everybody is ready, we will set off."
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AlkarRahn
Promising
Legendary Hero
Divine Arcanist
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posted February 19, 2008 08:49 PM |
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Alkar finishes getting whatever he was getting from Findalas, if anything, and gets aboard the ship. He hurries to find a spot where he and Sakyh can stay dry, as much as is possible.
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Mytical
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
Chaos seeking Harmony
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posted February 23, 2008 09:25 AM |
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Once everybody has everything and is on board, the ship goes sailing off for the center isle. It is a long boring trip (no fog or mist) and they land on a small strip of beach on the south. They set up camp, and Mathew survays the area. Noticing tracks on the beach, he gets concerned.
"Hmm my source said there was no visitors to this area of the beach. I don't like the looks of those tracks. Deffinately not human, but humanoid. Could be just about anything. We need to scout the area, but not too far, and post watches for the night."
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OmegaDestroyer
Hero of Order
Fox or Chicken?
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posted February 24, 2008 03:50 AM |
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Mordock disembarks and surveys the beach. A beautiful, yet desterted scene falls victim to the fearsome gaze of the Furious One. The unusual footprints catch Mordock's eye, beckoning him to investigate. The warrior kneels down to inspect the tracks closer.
"Such odd footprints. They can't be chicken tracks... unless they were wearing boots! That must be it! My, my chickens, thought you could outwit ol' Mordock did you? Well, we'll see about that!" he mutters to himself proudly. He quickly stands up and addresses the one called Matthew.
"I'll scout the local area. I have some friends who are particularly apt at tracking" Mordock states to the confused looking man.
"What are you talking abou-" Matthew tries to get in before a loud whistle rings out from Mordock's mouth.
Four hounds burst through the cabin door of the ship and rush for the planks leading off. With great haste, the dogs arrive next to their master, grateful to be off the vessel.
"Where did those dogs come from!?" Matthew asks in a startled voice.
"There my family. They always adventure with me!" Mordock states as the dogs eye Matthew suspiciously. "Now, to get in better attire for hunting my prey." With a snap of his fingers, black armor begins to form around him, encasing him in obsidian glory. He pulls out his bloody cleaver and sets off to find the poultry behind the tracks. The four hounds pursue their master.
"WITH A CLUCK, CLUCK HERE AND A CLUCK, CLUCK THERE!!!" the insane warrior shouts as exits the beach in search of his prey.
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The giant has awakened
You drink my blood and drown
Wrath and raving I will not stop
You'll never take me down
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Mytical
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
Chaos seeking Harmony
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posted February 25, 2008 06:53 AM |
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Wondering what kind of madness he had gotten himself into, Mathew put up the campsite. After everything was doubly secure he went out investigating the nearby area. Everything looked ok, but as he was walking back toward the campsite, the ground suddenly just dissappeared. He fell for a long long time...and everything went dark.
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