Ishmael wrote:

raaaaaaa im so behind))

wolffighting2768 wrote:

"Don't worry about it.  We cannot stop the slow dripping of corruption and darkness into mans heart, neither mortal or immortal is safe from such a plague.  And I can't enchant things, it's just a small offer.  I understand the caution.  And I do know quite a bit of people.  I'm born of blood that is not of this world.  Flare, Cor and I are from Arithnia, an alternative timeline and world.  Flare and I came here on orders of the High Council, a sort of pantheon if you wish, to come and watch and support him.  They brought him here to help him learn more about what it means to be more human since that's a trait he lacks severely now.  I'm here because I am a sort of vessel to bring out special weapons for Crimson to use and it helps him use and control more of his...chaotic power...I guess to call it.  Flare is here to act as a heat sink for Crimson but to also make sure no one gets killed because of him.  Cor has...committed some really severe acts of war and all that...but it wasn't on purpose.  He's a bit...broken mentally I guess to say.  I could tell ya a lot more but I'm kinda takin' up time for you aren't I?"

Shiloh smiled ruefully. "I used to know someone like that. Though I think he got too soft. Humanity isn't everything, you know. How is your Crimson think he's going to win something like this if he can't kill anyone? He's got an advantage here. If he achieves divinity through an Ambrosia Flower and you all return to your... timeline, you won't have to deal with the consequences of his actions here. Assuming divinity transfers across timelines. Though I don't think I'm qualified to answer that myself."

"Divinity?  Ambrosia flower?  That's what all of this is about?  If he knew that's what this is all about he would either wish us back home, have more stability over his power or use the wish on a sandwich.  He's not exactly the sharpest tool in the forge now.  And he doesn't exactly need to achieve divinity, he already is.  Er well, that's a slight lie.  Cor is in possession of a Emperor Soul shard.  This shard is the core of a man who once raised Cor when he was being experimented on.  The only members of the Council approached him and gave him power over and total control over the mind of mere man and animal.  He was asked to use this power to bring a sort of order to the world to set up a base for the Kyngs to move in and build on top of the ground already set.  When Leonidas died, his soul was given to Crimson and the rest of us -- The Scarlet Guard -- as the Council calls us.  So with each of us having a shard, we don't control minds or actions, but we are able to keep ourselves connected and prevent us from being lost.  As well as receiving a slight boost to our abilities and power.  But Cor also has blessings and curses from the Council, so being divinity is the last thing he would want .


(I have no idea how the quoting thing works so if this does work, I'm a freaking genius.)

 

Ark sips his drink and smiles. "I'm gonna stack on that bet. I think you're both gonna be wrong, and something unexpected is going to happen. We are dealing with god flowers, after all."

Time wrote:

Alethea halts for a moment, "You enjoy it? Any life for the right price?" She looks to focus more on H. Eyeing her decaying eye and trails of smoke.

"The money is nice, sure, but...it's all I know, anyway," H replies evenly. "I don't know how to do anything else, and I'm good at it. Why would I stop?"

“Whaaat? Me, plan something? Unspeakable! In all seriousness though, I don’t intend to mess with this. My powers have been acting a bit weirder lately, and I don’t want to accidentally go overboard and trigger-“ He pauses for a second and goes silent. “Point is I’m not planning anything. Let’s just enjoy the mortals fighting!”

Time frowns at Ark, then looks to Naiyan, "How will you be commentating? I was assuming you'll be broadcasting to those outside."

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Time stares at Naiyan for a small moment, a hint of a quizzical look on his face, before replying, "If you say so."

Ozark nods. "I can see how that would be irritating. Any of you know when this thing is supposed to start?"

ThreePunchAxel wrote:

Ozark nods. "I can see how that would be irritating. Any of you know when this thing is supposed to start?"

Alethea shakes her head, "I do not know. But I feel it'll be soon. Surely it's been enough time."

"Say, when it does start, it would be favorable to have some allies. Yes? What do you say? The four of us?" She looks between Ozark, H, and X, and after a bit of hesitation, she says, "Well, at lest the three of us. You've been very quiet X, are you participating?"

 "Hm." She nods, "So, How about it? Ozark? H?" she brings it up again.

((I suppose we'll start soon just wanting to give time for Ish and Marsh to wrap up the deal))

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"Great!" Alethea smiles.

((Let's give it a bit of time, and if no development, we start))

Ishmael wrote:

Shiloh, ever a woman of secrets, was inwardly cringing at the sheer amount of information this near-stranger was offering about her competition. Still, who was she to pass up on some free intel? "That is uh, quite interesting," she replied. "Your Cor certainly sounds like a handful."

Fang stayed silent for a moment and sighed.  "Don't think any of this will work to your advantage.  Cor can still kick butt even without us.  So if you're planning on using this to your advantage, have fun learning it the hard way.  And we may be of another world, but this doesn't mean we don't have our own fair share of secrets.  On top of myself and Flare aiding Cor too.  Be careful what you think will work to your advantage." she replied almost grimly, as if she knew where all this would lead, or that something like this has happened before
 

wolffighting2768 wrote:

Fang stayed silent for a moment and sighed.  "Don't think any of this will work to your advantage.  Cor can still kick butt even without us.  So if you're planning on using this to your advantage, have fun learning it the hard way.  And we may be of another world, but this doesn't mean we don't have our own fair share of secrets.  On top of myself and Flare aiding Cor too.  Be careful what you think will work to your advantage." she replied almost grimly, as if she knew where all this would lead, or that something like this has happened before.

The nymph’s expression turned cold. “I would mind your tongue if I were you. Your confidence in him may prove to be foolishly placed. There are many here, not just me, with secrets and motives of their own. Events like these tend to bring in the worst Forengard has to offer. I doubt anyone will come out of this unscathed.”

With that, she turned away from Fang and disappeared into the crowd.

Silverphoenix580 wrote:

Patil eyes the necklace with some skepticism, but still took Orphos hand and gave a firm shake. "Wealth and prosperity huh." He repeats, musing over the words. He took the chain and clasped it around his neck, tucking the pendant safely under the collar of his shirt. "Thanks, I'll see what I can do with it."

“Don’t worry about returning it to me, it’ll find its way back eventually,” the god said. “And if you die in this thing, I will be looting it off your body.” 

He listened quietly as Marsh spoke to Patil. It seemed like the latter was important enough that others were also looking out for him. Perhaps Orphos would keep an eye on him during the event as well, so long as something more interesting wasn’t happening.

((I figured I should do this as well. We can plan more on the planning thread, but I'll just write a little signal))

As time passed in the surrounding town, the the already tense atmosphere, tightened even more as an ominous low sound rumbled out from further in the Domain of Flowers. A low growl that sounded similar to a horn, but not an exact copy. It was as if it was a signal to all that it was time to finally decide to step in, or to step out, and to make their way towards the threshold and the boarder of the domain.

Ark peers down at the city, then summons a few more chairs. "It looks like it's starting. Let's watch the fun!"

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Ozark rises from where he was crouched on the ground. "It must be starting. Let's go."

Time wrote:

Arcan looked at Orphos for a moment, as if trying to remember if she heard the name anywhere, but as the horn sounded, she gave a look that said that she wished she could talk a bit longer, "Are you participating?" She asks, tugging the straps of her gear and lightly touching the fletchings of her arrows, likely in anticipation or nervousness.

Patil loudly clears his throat, cutting in abruptly. "Hey, why don't we make our way over to the domain, I'm sure the competition is starting soon." He nods his head towards the general direction of that loud rumbling sound.

Marsh's gaze bounces between Patil and Orphos, trying to figure out what was going on.