Histories of Allurand: The Keep of Kiirsahqoqeth

Stone Boar

Flammas nodded to the innkeeper and walked out the door, searching around town until he found a guard outpost. Once he did he lowered his hood and walked up to the door and opened it before bellowing out in his showman voice:

"Hello, I am one of the mercenaries hired to save this godforsaken pile of sticks! Can someone here point me in the direction of the nearest monster attack? I need a captive to interrogate!"

STONE BOAR

Catching the beastkin's coin, Hamish chuckled. "If yer gonna giv me a morale boost? I'd like a nice, good whore. Beer of man is swill." He turned to the bard, "Um...What about the song wit the lonely trowl that makes friends with a princess?"

edited 13th Jul '17 3:55:13 PM by TroyandHawk

Boars made of Stone

Booting the door of the Tavern and arriving as fashionably late as ever, Sigurd took a brief glance around the room, before grabbing a stool and a sliding a handful of coins to the barkeep and muttering "Mead". After noticing the gathered group of misfits around the round table, Sigurd growled "Here to kill your dragon. Point me toward it."

You All Meet in an Inn

"Cary me? I am more then capable of carrying myself, even under Okami's more fun influence" The fox replied to the grumpy bast kin with a small sigh after "beeesides, if you want to get a large group into the fortress, it smells like we have just the man for the job right over there" she continued motioning her flask at Hamish "That dwarf absolutely reeks of Kayaku, take a barrel of that, place it on the outer wall, and not even Red will be able to stop the creation of a new door"

It was at about this point that the fox quit leaning back in her chair, and switched to a more focused role on the table ahead of her, moving her alcohol to the side she lifted the large contraption she had in her equipment up onto the table, as well as the ammo for it. As confident she was in there ability to succeed and her determination to head out as soon as possible, she still saw some use in preparation.

"Is any one here an Onmyoji? Charms of water would be invaluable for dowsing the elementals", she continued down her train of a thought although one of her ears had panned to Ryo's direction she still didn't seem to relies who he was yet.

edited 13th Jul '17 4:23:12 PM by Imca

Stone Boar

"Cease your prattling." The dwarfess sneered at Newr. "We need not a doom merchant for a situation this dire."

The inkeep provided them with some information. Elementals she could deal with, but otherwise the descriptions were fairly vague. The fox, despite her inebriation, brought some valid points however. "I can disperse the flames with the blessing of the Shrieker. Not permanently, mind, but enough to upset their balance in the world."

"Let it be said that the dragon must be killed. The creature is an abomination unwilling to reason." She said to no one in particular, but her eyes were set on Bas. "To try and reason with it is folly, for it respects only strength."

edited 13th Jul '17 4:33:27 PM by FergardStratoavis

The Stone Boar.

Shaking his head at the middle-aged dwarf, Newr just gave a shrug of his shoulders. "I think you'd have better luck finding one after Red's dealt with, old-timer. I suppose you could use that as motivation. Like a carrot on a stick."

At this point, the beastkin wasn't sure if he was preferring the typical busy and noisy tavern. But then again, it could be worse with a brawl breaking out and while his blood was starting to boil and the other dwarf wasn't helping matters.

"...I don't know where you're pulling comments like that. All I said were that Bards tend to make better story-tellers...and that someone needs to be the realist here. Red's not going to be making it easy for us, yes, but we're still going to crush it into the a heap of smoldering embers, make no mistake. It's just going to be hard work, not that there's anything wrong with that."

Raising an eyebrow at the suggestion of an explosion to break their way in, he sighed. He was tempted to simply let them go ahead with that plan and see how long they'd last when the demons and other monsters still alive came at them like moths to the flame.

"...I haven't even drunken anything yet," he retorted to the dog beastkin. Granted, it had more to do with him not being eager to find out if he also easily fell under Okami's influence, as his sister had put it, but he didn't need to know that. "Nor did I say anything about not preparing. But the fact stands that we are running out of time to deal with "Red," as you called him, and the sooner we get supplies and get moving, the better."

He returned his attention to his sister who hadn't seemed to notice him yet. Just how much had she drank earlier? "I'm afraid I've got no experience in water magic. Though if needed I could distract the beast with some illusions..."

Stone Boar

Andrea grinned and waved a hand to the newcomer, glad to see she wasn't the last to arrive. "Oy oy, we're all 'ere to kill ourselves a dragon after all. I gotta get some o' them scales fer my forge back home." She said with a nod as she rapped her mail with her knuckles. "I'll just 'ave t' get th' lowdown from one o' ya on th' way t' th' beastie." She nodded to Newr and looked around the bar for a place to sit, and possibly set down her gear. "So...'as everyone introduced 'emselves already?"

edited 13th Jul '17 11:06:03 PM by RomanianInquisitor

The Stone Boar

The innkeeper went about preparing some mead for the new arrival from the north, pocketing the payment and polishing another mug. The sun hung low in the sky as the odd characters gathered and made their plans for Corneron's salvation. In another hour or so, the sun would set and only nineteen days would remain to rescue the dragon's captives.

"Well, I don't know about tracking down the people who built it," the old woman replied with a wry smile. "After nearly six thousand years, even the dwarves who were hired to help build it would be long gone. But...hm, maybe the builders' guild will have something for you, young lady. This city would not exist without them, and I believe its walls and the nobles' keep were based on Fort Mons' design. Perhaps you'll find what you're looking for there."

The guards, smelling a bit of sulfur and burned wood, seemed rather exasperated and unimpressed with Flammas overall. They simply pointed him to the one among them who was still the most awake, an affable man named Charlie.

"I mean, if you wanna check out the last monster attack, just go back to the city center and kick around the ashes," he said with a chuckle that was only half-serious. It seemed like this sort of humor was his way of coping everything going on recently.

"But if you're talking monster fights, you're about sixty miles too far west to find any. Everything's gone fucking quiet 'round these parts, and anything that wants to cause trouble is either hanging out within ten miles of Fort Mons or is dead. We've been out there fighting fires and fucking hellhounds for over a week before we were sent back here to take up a day or two of normal guard duty. Could use the time to relax for now. Captain Amos is out there and keeping us on the move; we're supposed to be watching out if the dragon suddenly gets impatient and to help out anyone crazy enough to wanna get closer to the mountain and try to save Lord Bowen."

edited 10th Aug '17 12:32:28 AM by Insano

The Boar Inn, Alva Introduces Herself

The dark-skinned woman asked about introductions. True, Alva forgot to actually introduce herself earlier. She thumped at her chestguard with her armored fist. "I am Alva Gnissel of the Great Wheel, the Shrieking Retributor and the successor of the Rambunctious Shrieker, who Strikes True and is Unafraid of Death." That was an official "introduction" she has been taught way before she set out into Allurand.

"In any case, we should head out first thing in the morning. As I've been made to understand, 'tis a long distance to the keep where the beast dwells."

Stone Boar

Yet another new face soon walked into the inn, this one clearly not being from around here. She had blonde hair and gold eyes, her clothes looked several centuries out of date, and she overall looked rather...fishy, to put it mildly. A few other patrons at the inn gave contemptuous looks at her as she walked in with that harp in her hands, her ears immediately revealing that she was an Ichthyan. Oddly enough, unlike most other Ichthyans that had come onto the mainland, she didn't seem hostile for the moment. But just who this stranger was and her purpose for being her was unclear for the moment.

Corneron Builders' Guild

Oh, of course they wouldn't keep records that detailed. They were peasants and they were just trying to get by, and yeah, sure, it was still her fault that she expected otherwise. Cassian snorted once, nodded, and scuttled out of the library. Mark it all, this was an ordeal. She hustled across town yet again to the builders' guild this time and rapped smartly on the door a few times.

Guard outpost

Flammas screamed internally, keeping his face a boisterous mask.

Easy, Can't be helped that the invading force withdrew as soon as it came. It is odd though, you would think they'd want to keep up the pressure to make people more nervous. A clear voice spoke evenly in the gladiator's mind.

"Well that is quite the shame. It certainly makes my job more difficult. If you see any of the enemy nearby town, come find me at the Stone Boar. I am adept at extracting information." Flammas explained before flipping his hood back up and walking back towards the bar. "Bleeding useless idiots, I know they're only farmers from the sticks but they could at least try to do more than calling for help for survival. Disgraceful is what it is." He muttered, seemingly to himself.

Perhaps, but in my experience your kind rarely can do anything unless you're specifically forced to. Muleheaded is the defining trait of your whole species if you ask me.

"Bloody useless peasants" Flammas growled as he arrived at the Stone Boar before stepping back inside and walking over to the bar. "I'll take that wine now."

The Stone Boar.

Glancing out the window at the setting sun and that faintly orange-red sky, Newr realized his plans to gather supplies would have to wait. ...Damnit. There isn't going to be enough time to get supplies today. ...First thing in the morning and THEN we should...feh, I guess there's trying to get by with what we have, but... The newcomer with tanned skin and earth-colored eyes snapped him out of his thoughts before shaking his head.

"...Not in particular. It doesn't seem like too high of a priority for most of us, it seems. ...But if you're asking, the name's Newr. As in 'Newer'. ...Don't ask. I'm not into big flashy titles like Miss Shrieker over there." He pointed at Alva, looking a bit irritated, but not so much at the dwarf as it was the mention of titles as he glanced back at the half-elf.

"...If you say so. I guess you'd rather stare at it, then. I don't know why, if you were trying to see your reflection in the liquor, kid, anyone would tell you to get some beauty sleep or try to buck up. Save the moping until after Red's gone, otherwise, well, you'd be surprised how much time you waste." He retorted to Ryo while glancing to the side, trying to avoid the fact he was somewhat mistaken. "...I damn well hope we're heading out tomorrow. You've got the right idea, at least. And as I said, I'll see what I can barter for, considering the circumstances..."

edited 15th Jul '17 9:38:19 PM by TheRealWren

Corneron Builders' Guild

A dwarf answered Cassian's, stocky and smelling of his work, though mixed with some ash and soot for obvious reasons. The services of the builders' guild had been requested over and over to repair the homes and buildings that were burnt down by Kiirsahqoqeth's breath, and they put in as much effort as they could without hoping too much that the replacements wouldn't get burnt down again in less than three weeks' time. "Can we help you, beastie? Looking for something 'round here?"

STONE BOAR

"Hamish Powderbeard, and this is Viranda." He said patting the strange cylinder wrapped in a grey, moth eaten, wool sheet. "We should all try to get a few hours of sleep before we set out-top off any rest and make sure we're at our best before we set out to die in a fire. Are we in agreement?"

Oh man, a Dwarf, thank the Director, those guys might actually hang onto their records. Cassian smiled and hunched down a little to actually get her head in view of the doorframe.

"Hey, I'm looking for receipts or building plans or work orders or something." She said. "I'm part of another company making a run on the castle and the last group took the original plans to the castle and didn't leave a spare behind. I was hoping you could hook me up with some info about this castle here, or the one it's based on, Fort Mons."

Builders' Guild

"Aye, we've got receipts for Forts Mons," the dwarf replied as he stepped to the side of the normal-sized doorway. "What do ye need, beastie? Mind you, there's some stuff that probably isn't here. When they packed up and left, capital folks made sure secret stuff about that place was taken right to Sedura. Prob'ly collecting dust in the secret records there, heh! Real damn shame!"

Come now, just talk to someone! The voice of Akvo-Diino rung loud and clear in Lyra's mind, urgent without being too impatient. You will need help to defeat the dragon. Even with my assistance, you cannot do it alone.

Stone Boar

Andrea grinned as she rapped her hand against her chest. "I'm Andrea, pleasure t' meet ya'll." She said with a nod before glancing over at their new, fishy, companion. "'N what 'bout ya, friend?" She asked as she gestured over to her.

Corneron, The Stone Boar

Bas was now working his way to the gathering who seemed to be heading towards Mons. He thought to check the quality of this latest doomed batch. Also, his mug was only half full now. Maybe the mercenary could mooch a drink.

The dwarf seemed likely to share. Bas didn't think that the ichthyan had any cash on her. So he closed in on Hamish and the huge rag-wrapped bundle which was obviously a...

"That's a cannon," he observed. "But I've never seen any forged in that size before." This was something of a lie. Bas had once served an Ogre Khan who had such a weapon in his arsenal, but he had an idea of the relationship between dwarves and the orcoid races.

edited 17th Jul '17 5:10:00 PM by KR_Vandal

Stone Boar

My apologies, Great Mother, I'm just unsure whether or not the people here would be willing to aid us, given the reputation my kind has among the mainland..., Lyra quietly replied back to her goddess before Andrea snapped her attention back to the people around her.

"Oh, I'm Lyra. Lyra of the Orca Tribe.", she said while introducing herself somewhat awkwardly. She was clearly a fish out of water, in every sense of the phrase.

The Stone Boar

When the call for introductions was made Suzu thought for a moment then shook her head no, "I don't belive I have, I am Amaya Suzu of Shiroshi, Daughter of Amaya Tetsuya and Omori Rin, it is a pleasure to make your aquantiance"

Between the arrival of the Ichthyan claiming to be of the Orca tribe (to be honest, Ryo's knowlege of the water-dwelling race was quite spotty, but he had never heard of an Orca tribe before now) and Newr dancing around the fact that he was wrong about him drinking, the masked individual almost didn't notice the individual asking for introductions. Thankfully, though, he didn't.

"Amaya Ryo," he answered calmly. "Exorcist from the Order of Vardi. A pleasure to meet you all."

Stone Boar

"Ooooniiiisaan, you messed up your introduction" The drunken fox chimed in, having it finally click in her head what was going on, "its "Amaya Ryo of Shiroshi, first born son of Amaya Tetsuya and Celebdis...... uhhhhhh..... Celebdis...... "" she stoped for a minute to shake her head not able to rember the full name of Ryo's mother "and then "and Exorcist from the Order of Vardi""

"Literally anything you have that would give us a leg up, friend." Cassian said, lumbering inside. She laughed a little bit, and stopped for a second, thinking. "All the rest of my party is drinking and cavorting in the bar, and like, I'd love to, but like, also, I'm looking to have a strong start on it."