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Post by Midnight on Sept 27, 2004 17:31:51 GMT
*After running for long enough from Marblehead Midnight begins to look for a place for the trio to rest and talk but the path is too busy and the three are hidden within the shadows to prevent chaos.Suddenly a sign appears pointing in the direction of the Boarding School. After a quick look round the school appears to be empty. *Midnight changes into human form.* Looks like there on holiday...I don't think they'll mind us using the place for a while....especially as one of the windows is left open. *Quickly Midnight climbs in through the window followed by Mog and the shape-shifter.* *After closer inspection it looks as if no one has been there for a while. Everything is dusty and empty looking.* Maybe there on a long holiday.....
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Post by ringmasterrob on Sept 27, 2004 18:00:07 GMT
*The Ringmaster, who has found these three almost as difficult to track as the great Leytan has arrived on the scene just after they have entered the window. Seeing as it's the only visible entry means they could have used in such a short time he is safe in assuming it's where they are. He walks up and raps on the glass of the open window. He hears sounds of startled people, evidently surprised at being so quickly discovered.*
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Post by Midnight on Sept 27, 2004 20:18:56 GMT
*Midnight walks over to the window where the Ringmaster is waiting.*
Glad to see you again Rimgmasterrob. I am assuming that you left us unintentianlly back at Marblehead.
*Glances at the ringmaster.*
Strange coincidence really...you just disappeared as that shadow appeared. You look a bit pale are you ok??
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Post by ringmasterrob on Sept 27, 2004 20:24:53 GMT
*The term shadow being used and the 'appearing after you left' stirs up concern within the Ringmaster. This could mean something he was all too worried about, that the killings are linked to him after all, Visage! Realising he's gotten too ahead of himself he decides to firstly say what he came to say*
"I'm sure I look a little peaky, blacking out isn't a fun experience I assure you. However I must offer a most sincere apology for abandoning you, it was unintentional and I hope no harm was caused by it. I see you also have my all purpose silk, it looks a lot better on you than it does on myself though. *RMR mental tells himself off* But, this shadow you say appeared, did it happen to speak, mention a name at all? Was it simply a shadow or did it actually do something, you must elborate."
*At this point Rob is only conentrating on Midnight and hasn't even acknowledged there are others in the room. He is desperate to find out what this 'shadow' was or is.*
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Post by Midnight on Sept 27, 2004 20:37:40 GMT
As far as I know it didn't say anything but just after it left I heard some one say "well that was entertaining" or something along those lines.
If it was the shadow that said it....well the shadow just killed most of a army Sly had got together to trap us. There was some mire-trogs, some skeletrons and goblins. It was no small feat killing them off.....I hope I never end up on the wrong side of the knife when the shadows around.
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Post by ringmasterrob on Sept 27, 2004 20:43:27 GMT
*Sadistic, drawing amusement from the kill, skilled and precise death, shadow-like characteristics Rob's mind begins to race. Surely this must be Visage, last time he was defeated Visage had faded away into little more than a shadow. Who knows who would be willing to return some of his power, he had been the most loyal servant of Scareye but after his and his master's defeat it had seemed the true end for Visage. What if he truly had returned, grave consequences for all, especially given the Ringmaster's new circumstances.*
"Ah, grave news then, thank you for sharing this information and once more I apologise. You are free to hold onto my clothing until you can aquire a new set of clothes, but it is a little too important to me for me to just give it away i'm afraid. I see you have others with you, Mog I already know but who is this fellow? Could this be the 'tigerman', in which case I've got the eye of the tiger!"
*The Ringmaster gives a sarcastic grin at the poor pun and waits to be introduced to this shapeshifter.*
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Post by Midnight on Sept 27, 2004 21:03:20 GMT
Well possibly introductions are best to be done with you on this side of the window. So not to attract attention.
*Midnight smiles at the Ringmaster.*
*Thinks.* Geez people can be daft at times especially the smart ones.
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Post by ringmasterrob on Sept 28, 2004 7:52:45 GMT
"A good point, however I happen to know for a fact that none have followed us. Still, when in Rome."
*He puts the first leg over and followed by his second climbs through the window, managing to thankfully retain his dignity in doing so. He then turns and shuts the window, but makes sure it's not locked.*
"Actually, I think I may have the key to my office still in my belt somewhere, if there's a safe place to talk then my office is bound to be the safest place there is. Allow me to take you there."
*The Ringmaster rumages among the many pouches, vials and assorted items that are in the belt attached to the black trousers he wears under his robes. Eventually he pulls out a long, dagger shaped tooth*
"Ah, well if anyone would like a dragon's tooth then you're welcome to it. I wonder what was digging into me. Must've been in here a long time, still, the key."
*Continues to rummage, taking out strange spell components until finally he brings out a brass key, on the end of it is a cresent moon shape. He then heads to the door, deciding to save introductions until they are in his office and leads them through the dusty corridors.*
"The reason I have an office here, is because for a very long time I lived here. I can firstly to study, with a part time teaching position and then became the teacher of Advanced Magic before eventually becoming a deputy head. Shortly after though things went rather pear shaped, the headmistresses mysterously disappeared and many students decided the time was right to leave the school.
Then when things were getting back to normal my old nemisis, Scareye, delivered a magical explosive that decimated most of the school. It was mainly restored but it's never quite been the same since I am sad to say. I decided my services there were no longer needed and continued on my travels, my office still remains here somewhere though i'm sure."
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Post by Midnight on Sept 28, 2004 10:19:11 GMT
*Midnight follows the ringmaster. She had reconized several of the spell components he had brought out of his pouches. Some had been very basic components others very rare and used in only powerful spells.
Well now were out of Marblehead would you mind telling me how you survived the magical blast??
*Midnight remembers she had somewhat lied to RMR. She had told him she knew of no magic that could defeat or defy death yet with them was the shape-shifter who had come so close to being lost.*
*Thinks* I think that little bit of information is best kept to ourselves.
*She looks over to the shape-shifter and realises they haven't had chance to learn his name...yet again.*
*Thinks* Damnit!!! Why can't I remember his name?? I knew it briefly in Marblehead...
*They soon arrive at the Ringmasters old office and the three companions are stood in a semi-circle round the door waiting for the ringmaster to open it...and then things change.*
*Theres three people outside a office Master Kaylo , a very young Rhiannon and Coriolis. The children look at each other strangely having only seen each other around the Monastery and not actually talked.*
Master Kaylo: Children you are now partners in your classes.
*This receives a rather unhappy chorus from both children as they were perfectly happy with their old partners.*
Coriolis:but she's younger than me...
Rhiannon: I've never bouted against a boy...
*Master Kaylo gives them both a stern look which quickly closes both mouths. Both realising they had no choice in the matter.*
Master Kaylo: Well lets get the introductions over with. Young lad this is Rhiannon, Rhiannon this is ......
*Before the name was given Midnight felt a shove from the side and the flash back ended abruptly as the others walked into the now open office.*
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Post by ringmasterrob on Sept 28, 2004 10:59:56 GMT
*RMR is a little edgy at being asked to explain how he is still around, giving away too much information at this stage could be a fatal mistake, not just for him. He decides to keep quiet on that for now. He walks into the office, unlike the other offices it is not at all dusty, it appear the spell he put on the office on last leaving it has worked a treat.
As it was a new office he doesn't quite remember where everything is but it seems to be in the same place. He walks behind his desk and takes a seat in the large, comfortable red armchair.*
"Now, i'm afraid I must keep information on myself and my ways confidential, for the meantime at least. You are welcome to keep secrets from me should you wish, but I cannot tell you for your own safety as well as that of others. Now then shapeshifter, *indicating the male* my name is Ringmasterrob and you are?"
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Post by Coriolis on Sept 29, 2004 10:06:26 GMT
*Coriolis is also wary of giving out too many details about himself and his companions. However, his vows to the Watchers order refuse him the luxury of 'lying'. With this in mind, he decides to use the 'Official Title' that he was given when he ascended from apprentice to full-fledged 'Watcher'.*
My name is 'Janis' - Keeper of the Night and Watcher of the endless realms.
I travel the paths and maintain the unchangeable histories of existence...
*He notices the artifact that the mage produced as 'Junk'. Though it's uses in alchemy are common, a dragons tooth can make a devastating elemental edge to a blade. It's represents the dangerous element of 'Liquid Fire'*
If you have no need for the thorn that has been pricking your side, Master Rob, it can be put to great use by others...
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Post by Midnight on Sept 29, 2004 10:50:22 GMT
*Midnight mutter's the name under her breath several times.*
Janis, Janis, Janis
*Thinks* Nice name...but why doesn't it feel right? Like a unreachable itch.You know it's there but can't quite get to it...
*Midnight walks over to the window a frown on her face it passes quickly. After a couple of minutes silence as everyone absorbed the information Midnight shrugs and then turns back to her companions and RMR.*
*To Janis.* Well glad to know your "name" at last. It's a nice name. Though the Keeper of the Night sounds like a vampire to me....
*Midnight says with a smile though the smile is a small one.
*Thinks.* What the hell is wrong with me??I know his name so why aren't I happy with that.....
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Post by ringmasterrob on Sept 29, 2004 12:34:53 GMT
*He notices the artifact that the mage produced as 'Junk'. Though it's uses in alchemy are common, a dragons tooth can make a devastating elemental edge to a blade. It's represents the dangerous element of 'Liquid Fire'*
If you have no need for the thorn that has been pricking your side, Master Rob, it can be put to great use by others... *At Janis' request Rob begins to find the dragon tooth again and pulls it back out. He hands it willingly over to Janis.*
"No use for it myself, had a whole mouthful of them at one point, some I used in spells and others I gave to people for enchanting blades. Glad to be rid of it really."
*All of a sudden the Ringmaster gives a nasty wince as if he's been winded, he feels a cold stabbing pain as if an icicle has impaled him. He recognises the feeling and speaks quickly through gritted teeth*
"Erm, most sorry about this but I need to communicate with my employers in private, rather unexpectedly. If you could vacate the room for a few minutes I will be finished shortly. I wouldn't try and listen either, the door is enchanted to put a rather nasty spell on eavesdroppers."
*With that he herds them out in rather a hurry before reaching into his pocket, locking the door and taking out his magic mirror.*
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Post by Coriolis on Sept 29, 2004 13:50:05 GMT
*The door slams loudly behind the bewildered trio and no sooner do they try to reverse course when the air around the door..... 'changes'. Trying to pass that threshold would now probably be considered as a very bad idea.* His 'employers'? *He turns to his companions* Ah.... What of it... I assume it would a good idea for us to get some rest while we are able to. I for one haven't been able to stretch out since we were back in the cavern... *The bruise on his forehead has been lost among many of it's kin. a painful reminder of the previous nights activities.* A soft bed in a private room of my own would be most argreeable. What's say you two? *He points a thumb over his shoulder and makes to turn back down the corridor...*
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Post by Midnight on Sept 29, 2004 14:17:55 GMT
A rest would indeed be nice but first I'm going to check this place out it looks interesting and from what he said they did magic here....never heard of a school that taught magic. Not any where I've been to since I arrived......first arrived I mean.
*Midnight walks down one of the corridors.*
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