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daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#1: May 29th 2015 at 3:35:01 PM

Another day, another dawn in the wondrous city of Orario... a place that could be considered the very center of the world. A city so marvelous and full excitement that even the Gods themselves decided to leave Heaven behind to come down and live there among the mortals.

Bakers and cooks wake up early to prepare the food to fill their costumer's bellies, the member of the Guild dress up nice and elegantly for their duties as clerks... and adventurers flock to the great Dungeon... to once again risk their lives against the dangers found within. To recover wondrous magic stones from the monster's core, to trade for coin and these gems passing on to power the comforts and wonders of Orario.

However, today is a special day for 6 peculiar people of this city... For today is the day they officially join the newest Familia in the city.

They all were given the same message... to come to Green Oak Park on the North East of the city... to follow the carvings of deer on the trees as midday approaches.

Thus, why you are here... maybe you'll run into one another on the way there. Perhaps you'll take your own route. Whatever you do, the park is a nice lovely place... running a bit more wild than others, with many healthy trees and natural roads instead of a more tamed and convenient park for people to have fun at and have a leisurely stroll. Regardless, soon enough no matter which direction they entered the park from, they would find them... on some trees, little carved marks of a deer's head. The way the Goddess Artemis gave you all to find her.

RedSavant Since: Jan, 2001
#2: May 30th 2015 at 6:50:42 PM

"There it is," Varedis murmured, reaching up to touch the small carved deer head hidden behind a wide, twisting branch on a tree just off the cobblestone path through the park. The sun was rising in the sky, painting the whole city in early-morning gold, and Varedis smiled, enjoying the feel of it on her skin. She hopped down from the tree roots and continued along the path deeper into the forest, keeping her eyes out for her Goddess and for anyone else who looked to be doing the same.

It's been fun.
UndyingPhoenix Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#3: May 30th 2015 at 11:20:42 PM

Frederick wandered round the park, enjoying the surroundings as well as looking for the deer carvings. It was certainly odd, to be in a place so similar to woods and not be travelling from one town to another. A small detail caught the edge of his eyes, and he walked slowly up to it. A deer engraving.

"Ah, now we're getting somewhere."

He stroked his hand thoughtfully over it, before following the engravings, not a man to waste time.

SolusLupus Since: Apr, 2013
#4: May 31st 2015 at 7:15:02 PM

A young figure in a hooded cloak and fox mask walked through the forest. This is where sh mentioned right? She also mentioned something about carvings... Looking around, the figure finally saw what they were looking for. The figure took off their mask revealing an effeminate young elf of easily mistakable gender. Ah... Here we go... A dear carving... This must be the right way.

He started to make his way deeper into the forest, slowly following the carvings in the trees.

Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#5: May 31st 2015 at 8:11:07 PM

Markus Rocheste came to the park with his best foot forward, best because of how immaculately it and the rest of him was dressed. He could feel his hands shaking, so he hid them in his coat pockets. He couldn't afford to mess up this meeting, not with money as low as it was. As he followed the deer carvings as told, he noticed other people in the forest; folks always said he had his mothers eyes, which explained how His Elf Eyes Saw all those people touching or looking at the engravings too. All these other people were dressed like blackguards and ragamuffins, though; not suitable for such a task as serving a Goddess... Mark could feel his body stop shaking. He was just as good as them. He kept moving through the forest, and cleared his throat conspicuously to try to get some attention.

RomanianInquisitor Is this your power, Yagami? from Spring, Texas! Since: Apr, 2013 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
Is this your power, Yagami?
#6: Jun 1st 2015 at 5:39:00 PM

"Oh...are you looking for lady Artemis as well?" A voice behind Markus called out, were he to turn around, he would see a bearded man in leather clothing with a hammer over his shoulder. The man gave him a friendly health as he extended a hand to him. "I am Mathias. Pleasure to meet you."

"I am nature's weapon. You are unfit to carry on your species, and I shall ensure that you do not do so!" - Charles Darwin, XCOM Sniper
Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#7: Jun 1st 2015 at 6:53:59 PM

"Markus Rocheste. A pleasure to make your acquaintance as well." Mark extended his hand and smiled. This guy was big. Menacing. Muscle. Not a threat to him on any dimension. "Good to see others possess similar taste and high discernment. Looking forward to working with you."

daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#8: Jun 1st 2015 at 8:58:59 PM

Those who were first and hastiest to follow the trail of deer headed carvings would eventually cross a small stream on the park, on an old, wooden bridge onto a small 'island' set onto the park... a big patch of land surrounded by more or less shallow waters. Upon this island there are few trees... a big clearing and on the middle of it, a great, great tree. Easily the tallest one in the park... though seeing it carefully, instead of being one big trunk, it seemed to be composed of many smaller ones growing joined and together going high up into the heavens.

To one side of the tree there was a small building made of wood, a cabin, and on the lower branches, they could see small platforms and constructions placed. And before the tree... there was Artemis. Standing before a low table of wood upon which rested a veritable feast! The biggest part of it, by far, being a rather large boar which must have been cooked whole right over a fire... it seemed well cooked, with the skin hard and crunchy to eventually reveal pure soft meat underneath. However, that wasn't the only thing offered... there was a fruit and nuts salad set on a corner of the table, roasted pheasants, rice, a few roasted sweet water fishes, some cheese, butter and bread. There was a big pail full of fresh water from the very source of the stream, as well as a jug of what must be some kind of alcohol. Finally, on one corner there was a pot over which some kind of stew was bubbling. The table was set over a rug made of stitched together skins, the seats small cushions full of soft feathers, the cups and plates were as cheap as they had even seen, though carefully washed. The forks were actually carved of bone and there was one big, good knife and a bunch of cheaper, smaller ones.

Seems like their Goddess had tried to provide for them a welcome feast... a dinner worthy to begin a family with.

"Ah... you have made it" she says, stirring at the stew which was set over a small, well contained fire with a wooden spoon, wiping a bit of sweat off her brow.

edited 1st Jun '15 8:59:22 PM by daltar

RomanianInquisitor Is this your power, Yagami? from Spring, Texas! Since: Apr, 2013 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
Is this your power, Yagami?
#9: Jun 1st 2015 at 11:05:24 PM

Markus and Mathias

"A pleasure to meet you, Markus." He smiles as he takes his hand gives him a firm handshake. The man seemed nice enough, he could see why Artemis had enlisted him. "How did you meet Lady Artemis, if you do not mind my asking?"

"I am nature's weapon. You are unfit to carry on your species, and I shall ensure that you do not do so!" - Charles Darwin, XCOM Sniper
SolusLupus Since: Apr, 2013
#10: Jun 1st 2015 at 11:19:40 PM

Welcome Feast

"Wow! This is amazing!" Aren said amazed as he looked around. The feast looked amazing. "Greetings and well met Goddess Artemis." He said with a humble bow before making his way over to the stew. "Smells delicious."

Dragon573 Sanity not included from Sitting at a bonfire Since: Jun, 2016 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
Sanity not included
#11: Jun 4th 2015 at 6:09:50 PM

Gwynndolyn gritted her teeth impatiently as she made her way through the trees. It wasn't difficult, per se, but every so often she'd lose the trail and spend a minute looking around in anxiety.

Fortunately, just when her irritation was reaching its peak, she heard voices. Following these, she came to the clearing, whistling appreciatively at the sight of the massive tree. And there, before the tree, was the one she'd be signing her life away to, perhaps literally, along with others she presumed to be either current or prospective members of the familia, and—

Food!

She perked up at the smells, but forced herself to remain reserved. Bouncing up and down wouldn't impress anyone.

She approached and bowed solemnly. "My Lady Artemis."

edited 4th Jun '15 6:10:12 PM by Dragon573

It's kind of funny. Sufficiently advanced stupidity is like sufficiently advanced science; eventually, you find something you can't solve.
Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#12: Jun 4th 2015 at 6:28:58 PM

Mark swallowed hard. No trepidation. No surrender. No hesitation. No lies.

"Artemis was being menaced by some low-level thugs." FUCK! Okay, bring it back to truth a little, damage control... "So I took the initiative, nothing particularly major, but with the thugs captivated by Artemis's might I took the opportunity to impale one of the thugs, as I take the similar opportunity in many other pursuits." He smiled. Good enough. "And you, sir?"

daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#13: Jun 4th 2015 at 10:52:28 PM

Artemis smiles at their reaction to the food "I'm glad to see those expressions. Our accommodations... well, they are humble, but there should be a great feast for this kind of occasion. For our family's first meeting" she says, putting on some gloves and with some difficulty bringing the stew to the low table "Please, sit wherever you like... and no need to bow Gwynndolyn"

UndyingPhoenix Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#14: Jun 5th 2015 at 1:55:15 AM

Frederick marveled at the feast on the table. This wasn't the sort of thing you saw when you travel around, and humble hardly seemed to be the word for everything. For him, it was fit for a king, no more sleeping on the hard ground or two-bit inns.

"T-Thank you, Goddess Artemis. It's enough for a king!"

He took a seat, gazing longingly at the food in front of him. So much food, so little time...

RedSavant Since: Jan, 2001
#15: Jun 5th 2015 at 10:45:27 AM

Varedis hurried over to the table and grabbed a platter, helping Artemis carry the stewpot over. "Easy, milady," she said, stepping back a bit once the heavy pot was securely placed. "It looks like you've been busy with all this; why don't you rest a little and let us take care of it?" She smiled around at the others, as much taking the opportunity to size them up as to invite them over. "My name is Varedis. It'll be my pleasure to serve with you all in this familia."

It's been fun.
daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#16: Jun 5th 2015 at 11:50:24 AM

"Thank you Varedis... I'll relish the help, though most things are done for now" says Artemis with a smile, sitting down at the head of the table "Frederick, don't be shy... You may start eating at any moment. Though I'll save the wine until everyone is here... the toast to our family should only be done with everyone present"

RomanianInquisitor Is this your power, Yagami? from Spring, Texas! Since: Apr, 2013 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
Is this your power, Yagami?
#17: Jun 5th 2015 at 5:12:58 PM

Conversation

"I am simply here to help her Familia grow and blossom into something grand." He smiles and nods. "I want to help and protect the fledgling adventurers that will surely arrive. It may not be anything grand or splendid, but I find my happiness in the smiles of others."

Arrival

Mathias smiled fondly at the image of the adventurers all crowding around the table, he approached Lady Artemis slowly, letting the others get their turns to speak first. "If I may, Lady Artemis, allow me to help with the feast." He requests with his friendly smile.

"I am nature's weapon. You are unfit to carry on your species, and I shall ensure that you do not do so!" - Charles Darwin, XCOM Sniper
UndyingPhoenix Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#18: Jun 6th 2015 at 9:56:09 AM

"Of course my Lady. Please pardon my lack of action."

With that, he dished heaps of every food onto his plate, wolfing it down as if he'd never eaten before. And he never had, not like this.

"It's delicious, my Lady."

As he slowed down, he got into discussion.

"I? I am merely here because I'm interested in the libraries and archives around here, and being part of this Familia is certain to yield new knowledge for me, as well as allowing me to stay here. I honestly look forward to working with you all."

Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#19: Jun 6th 2015 at 10:09:49 AM

"That's certainly a noble pursuit, sir." Mark replied. On the other hand, crap, someone who might be competition in... everything, honestly. Attention, if he was being honest with himself, but then again Mark never was. "We should engage with the others, then, and head to this banquet our honorable Goddess has so graciously laid out." Mark headed for the table and passively listened in on everyone else for a few moments.

Libraries and archives! Perfect! Mark sidled up to the big dude in the robe. "You sir, you seem to have some interest in the archival work of the city... you wouldn't happen to be able to perhaps get some things archived? I have been meaning to write more stories that tell literal as well as metaphorical truth, and I believe getting the stories of our Familia published, and placed into libraries and archives... it may attract some attention to a small and new Familia, you know...?"

UndyingPhoenix Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#20: Jun 6th 2015 at 10:21:27 AM

"No, no, you misunderstand. I am a scholar, I study the archives and libraries, travelling from place to place in my ceaseless quest for knowledge. But still, I suppose I can ask one of the archivists if it would be possible."

He kept spooning generous amounts of the stew into his mouth, his curiosity piqued by this sudden favour asked of him.

daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#21: Jun 7th 2015 at 12:50:45 AM

Artemis was quite glad to see the group gathering, all of them now present. And talking... getting to know one another. With a big smile she grabs the wine and hands it to Mathias, instructing him to serve a bit to everyone.

Lifting up her glass suddenly she says "Behold! Those who share bread, meat, wine and salt with you are your new family. We are bound not by blood, but by a shared passion and purpose. To all of you who join me now... I thank you, for accepting me as your Goddess. Eat and speak, know one another... We may be a small Familia now... but at least we can feast together. After we're done, we'll become bound by more than just words... as I'll bestow on each of you my blessing. After that, we'll head to the guild to sign you all up, to buy your starting gear and then... then you can brave the Dungeon for the first time" she says, a dangerous glint in her eyes as she mentions the dangerous origin of all monsters.

"So, knowing what lies in store for you, I hope you eat all the more hearty in preparation"

UndyingPhoenix Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#22: Jun 7th 2015 at 2:05:12 AM

"Hear hear!"

He raised his glass of wine in toast.

"To the Artemis Familia! Let us drink to its prosperity! Let us drink in honour of gracious Goddess, Artemis!"

With that, he took a deep gulp of wine, hacking a bit, coughing violently. Still, even he couldn't help but smile a little.

"Haven't had wine in a while..."

RomanianInquisitor Is this your power, Yagami? from Spring, Texas! Since: Apr, 2013 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
Is this your power, Yagami?
#23: Jun 9th 2015 at 6:59:11 PM

Mathias nods his head to his Goddess before setting about his duty, pouring a glass for Markus first, followed by the others, moving between them to fill their glasses before filling his own. Looking for somewhere to sit and someone to speak to, Mathias took a seat next to the nearest person and spoke up. "Hello there," He addressed them, "My name is Mathias, and what is your name?" He asked.

"I am nature's weapon. You are unfit to carry on your species, and I shall ensure that you do not do so!" - Charles Darwin, XCOM Sniper
SolusLupus Since: Apr, 2013
#24: Jun 9th 2015 at 7:06:48 PM

The young elf looked up at the man who sat by him, his mask removed, revealing his rather deceptively feminine features. "Oh hello. My name is Arendelus, though most call me Aren."

daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#25: Jun 12th 2015 at 9:23:08 PM

Artemis served herself some good portions of food as well, happy to see that most were enjoying the food as she drank a bit of her wine... turning to Varedis to say "Well... how do you like the group? Looking forward to the rest of the day?"


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