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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Dec 13, 2019 23:33:50 GMT -5
Ok. Give me a couple minutes I'm in the middle of a game.)
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Dec 14, 2019 0:38:54 GMT -5
(just FYI i'm gonna use Eragon and Saphira for now.)
Eragon opened his eyes. The dimly lit wooden ceiling he had fallen asleep under was now a thick canopy of trees. Small flecks of light peered through occasional gaps in the leaves, only to be covered up again as steady gusts of wind blew the branches. Eragon sat up, confused. Where am I? he thought to himself. Though his surroundings were unfamiliar, one comforting sense of familiarity allowed him to keep his cool. Reaching out with his mind, he identified Saphira's presence. Saphira! He shouted mentally. Where are you? He expected her to say something back, his question was answered by an earsplitting roar to his left. Turning, he could barely make out the blue hue of Saphira's scales through the undergrowth. She took a few massive steps forward, easily crushing the thick plant life underfoot.
Hello, little one. Saphira greeted warmly. She arched her back in a stretch like a cat and widened her jaws in a gargantuan yawn, revealing massive fangs that could easily tear a person in two. After a moment, her curiousness got the best of her, and she asked, This is some sort of illusion I take it?
I don't think so. Eragon replied. I don't sense any magic, so either this is an illusion made my a magician more skilled than Galbatorix himself... He paused to look around at his surroundings again. Or this is real. Eragon then decided to raise his voice. "Is anyone out there? Hello?"
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 14, 2019 8:47:53 GMT -5
Draco was walking along the forest path nearby, minding his own business. His dark cloak had a slight sheen to it from the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees. Hearing a voice nearby, Draco started walking towards it, cautiously stepping through the undergrowth. “Hello?” He called back as he walked.
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Dec 15, 2019 9:58:40 GMT -5
(Just so you know, Saphira cannot talk verbally, but she can essentially project her thoughts to other people. Eragon can do the same, but there usually isn't a need for him to, unless he's communicating with Saphira. This the italicized conversations. They're more or less one consciousness in two bodies. They may not always understand the other completely, but they are overwhelmingly efficient at accomplishing any task, as Saphira's ability to crush just about anyone with impunity combined with Eragon's use of magic and superior swordsmanship is usually enough to defeat just about anyone. I did refrain from bringing in Eldunari, which are essentially embodied souls of dragons. It looks like a massive gemstone with a soft pulse of light coming from within. It retains the mind and energy of the dragon, and can be used like a magical battery, fueling spells and whatnot. If I did add that, Eragon would be overtly powerful.)
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 15, 2019 15:30:07 GMT -5
((Alright I understand. I just meant he heard Eragon's voice asking if anyone was around))
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Dec 15, 2019 20:16:58 GMT -5
(yeah you're good. I was mainly just trying to explain my italics. Then I kinda got a little carried away. I'll reply momentarily.)
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 15, 2019 20:19:48 GMT -5
((Lol no problem it's okay ))
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Dec 15, 2019 20:44:11 GMT -5
(Also, he's in his human form right now, right)
Eragon turned as a voice sounded to his right. Someone else is here. He took a step forward and reached for Brisingr, his sword. He rested his hand on the pommel, ready to draw his blade should the need arise. Saphira, who was now to his left, froze still, only moving her head, as to not give away her location. "Hljödhr hlaupa." He muttered to himself. Immediately after the words left his mouth, he felt a small drain of energy. He tested to make sure the spell worked by taking a few heavy steps in place and, as he expected, no noise was produced. With that, Eragon skirted to the side, trying to flank the source of the voice. He picked up a stone and threw it back to where Saphira was at, trying to draw whoever it was to proceed towards where the massive blue dragon awaited. He tried to scout ahead with his mind, but the consciousness he touched was unlike any he had touched before. It wasn't a human mind, nor was it like any other person. It was similar to Saphira's, yet not entirely. He had spoken to multiple dragons, so he could see a likeness, but yet it was different. Maybe it's a wild dragon. Eragon thought. He began to push forward, hoping to catch a glimpse of whoever it was. He stopped when he saw a person moving cautiously through the undergrowth. "Who are you?" Eragon questioned, hoping to have surprised whoever enough that they wouldn't try to attack.
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 15, 2019 20:52:57 GMT -5
The person in front of Eragon appeared to be unfazed by the sudden voice, almost as if he knew Eragon was there. "My name is Draco. I heard you call out and I wanted to make sure everything is okay." The human figure said. "Who are you?" he asked calmly, no longer moving. He was about twenty feet in front of Eragon.
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Dec 15, 2019 21:03:21 GMT -5
"Eragon Shadeslayer." The rider replied, eyeing Draco warily. "Forgive my defensiveness, but I find few compelled to aid their fellow man without an ulterior motive." He felt Saphira listening through him. Get ready. If he attacks for some reason, I'm sure you'll be enough to scare him off. If he's friendly, though, I would prefer to figure out where we are before you come out. "If you don't mind my asking, under what circumstances to you find yourself so far out in these woods?"
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 15, 2019 21:13:58 GMT -5
Draco smiled a little, leaning against a tree, keeping his hands in eyesight of Eragon so he didn't appear to be reaching for a weapon or anything. "I like to come out here and walk around. It's peaceful... usually." he replied carefully, looking at Eragon and then glancing off to the side, towards where Saphira was. "Who's your friend behind the bushes?" He asked.
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Dec 15, 2019 21:21:35 GMT -5
Might as well come out, then. He knows you're there. He told Saphira. "I seems apparent you've never heard of me." Eragon stated, taking another step forward. "I'm a dragon rider. My 'friend,' as you put it, is my dragon, Saphira." At the mention of her name, Saphira took a few steps forward, which, with her large size, was enough to make her plainly visible. "What manner of creature are you? I've seen enough to know you aren't human, nor elf, urgal, or dwarf, or anything else I've encountered before. I do wonder if you are a shade, though I doubt it, as you had no reaction to my name."
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 15, 2019 21:45:27 GMT -5
"A dragon, you say?" Draco inquired, slightly surprised. "I didn't know there was any other dragons in existence, much less in these same woods." he replied cautiously, wondering if Eragon would pick up on the key word other in his sentence. He started getting ready to shift forms, just in case he had to prove himself. "How did you two come to be here in this forest?" He asked.
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Dec 17, 2019 17:42:42 GMT -5
(sorry for the poof! my friend was in town so I was over at his house most of the day yesterday.)
"I'm not quite sure how we got here." Eragon admitted. "I fell asleep on a boat, and when I awoke, I found myself here."
I was asleep as well. Saphira informed both of them.
"I wouldn't doubt that this was some form of illusion, though admittedly, only a remarkable few would possess the ability to craft such a seamless reality." Interest flashed onto Eragon's face as he realized what Draco's words implied. intrigued, he asked "And what do you mean by other dragon? Is there another dragon in these woods?"
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 17, 2019 18:44:18 GMT -5
Hey no problem I understand! Life comes first))
Draco chuckled and punched the tree beside him, making it rattle. “If this is an illusion then I’ve been living it for about twenty years.” He said. “And yes, there is a dragon nearby. And a lot closer than you think.” He added. Black smoke suddenly appeared from nowhere and started to encircle and envelop Draco. Then in a few seconds the black smoke erupted and revealed a huge, pitch black dragon.
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Dec 17, 2019 19:34:26 GMT -5
At Draco's sudden change, Eragon reflexively jumped back, his leap carrying him much farther than a normal person. He drew his blade, which shone blue in the sunlight. Saphira took a half jump into the air, using one flap of her wings to carry her closer to Eragon. As soon as she was close enough, the rider took a running jump, landing directly upon the saddle that rested upon the blue dragon's back. "What be you that can change your shape on command?" Eragon demanded.
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 17, 2019 19:48:58 GMT -5
Draco watched as the two met each other in air. “Nice teamwork.” He commented lightheartedly. He looked up at Eragon and shrugged his wide shoulders. “I dunno, I’ve just.... always been able to, I guess.” He replied calmly, keeping his wings at his sides and trying to appear as nonthreatening as possible.
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Dec 17, 2019 20:42:29 GMT -5
Eragon raised an eyebrow, but didn't sheathe his sword. Instead, he asked, "Is there any other ability you possess that is abnormal for dragons? How is it that you speak?" While he spoke, Saphira stretched her neck out to sniff Draco, but recoiled.
Strange. Whatever he is, he carries no scent like any other dragon I've encountered. Saphira informed Eragon as she dug her front left claws into the ground. I sense no eldunari within him, either.
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 17, 2019 20:56:19 GMT -5
“I’m just me. I can’t really explain it.” Draco replied calmly. “I was able to learn to speak the human tongue.” He replied, rolling his neck to work out a kink in his neck. He noticed Saphira recoil after sniffing him. “Everything okay? Do I smell bad?” He asked in confusion.
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Jan 9, 2020 23:58:45 GMT -5
(sorry for the huge poof. Just haven't been on much. Out of town, school, you name it. In hindsight I should've let you know, so sorry. I'll post momentarily)
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Post by AshLightning on Jan 10, 2020 0:01:00 GMT -5
((Lol it’s okay I understand. Take your time!))
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Jan 10, 2020 0:09:44 GMT -5
"She says that you aren't the same type of dragon as her." Eragon replied. "And from what I've seen, I agree." His blade smoothly slid into it's sheathe. "You see, a normal dragon, such as Saphira here, is perfectly capable of understanding this tongue, and can project their conversation mentally, however, they are incapable of speaking verbally. you also have no Eldunari inside of you, so of your body were to die, you would suffer a true death."
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Post by AshLightning on Jan 10, 2020 12:08:08 GMT -5
"Eldu...nari?" Draco echoed, clearly never hearing the term before. "And I've never met another dragon that can talk through mental waves. Interesting..." He said.
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Jan 11, 2020 0:38:26 GMT -5
"You wouldn't happen to know where we are, would you?" Eragon asked. "Are we anywhere near Uru'baen, or du Weldenvarden?"
(I'm kinda just going off of the idea that you have no idea what any of these places or things are. I'm just using these places to establish that they aren't in the same place they were.)
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Anyone rp?
Jan 13, 2020 11:23:29 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by AshLightning on Jan 13, 2020 11:23:29 GMT -5
((Cool, no problem))
Draco just continued to look at them, head tilted in obvious confusion. “Uhh.... no I don’t think so. I’ve never even heard of that place, and I’ve been all over the world practically.” He said, scratching his head a couple times.
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Post by AshLightning on Jan 22, 2020 22:48:12 GMT -5
((Sure is! Sorry for the late response))
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Anyone rp?
Jan 23, 2020 23:13:53 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by AshLightning on Jan 23, 2020 23:13:53 GMT -5
((Cool! I could have my character Draco (see above) meet her?))
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