Dray'Gon
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Devoted Dragonfang[M:-100]
"May my ancestors bring me strength!"
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Post by Dray'Gon on Dec 22, 2006 6:26:01 GMT -6
Dray'Gon was slightly relieved that the area had opened up more, but with the sound of rumbling, his fears were realized. It was obvious that an ancester of his was coming, perhaps one that had survived the Scouring, or barring that, one of his ancestors from the time of the Scouring.
This is not good. I've not seen near as many battles as my ancestors, and it's expected that I should succeed? Why, then, was it good for me to come along? No time for that now. We can't possibly succeed if we are still facing these humans at the same time!
Dray'Gon aimed to get as many of the humans in front of him as he could, and shouted to his comrades, "Get back!" moments before he let loose a stream of fire to take many of them out at once.
He then heard Brad's cry for help and spotted the monk preparing to cast another spell. The monk was behind him, and Dray'Gon used the quickest attack he could, smacking the spell caster with his tail.
Dray'Gon smiled briefly as it seemed almost all the humans were now taken care of, but that quickly faded as a great ancestor of his had appeared. It was one from the time of the scouring and a survivor, and it was he who had instilled the hatred, and distrust of the humans which Dray'Gon still continued to fight even now with his companions. He had seen many battles, and he had the scars to prove it.
Dray'Gon took a moment to look into his eyes, and noticed they seemed to be clouded over. Indeed, he must not be my true ancestor... only a shade as this one human keeps saying. Still, if he's as strong as my real ancestor... "Let me handle him. You humans likely won't stand a chance against him. Finish up the stragglers, and stay safe if you wish to live." With that, Dragon moved to meet the dragon, and prepared for the hardest fight in his life yet.
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Post by Alexia on Dec 22, 2006 13:10:25 GMT -6
Thankful that she didn't need to finish her ancestor, Alexia focused her attention the dragon. She had no idea whether or not Dray'Gon could face another dragon. She hadn't known him long enough to gauge his strength. And they had no way of knowing whether they could do anything. "Brad! You've got the best chance at hurting it!" she yelled, pointing at the dragon. "Help Dray'Gon. Sokka! We've got to keep all the others off those two!" With that, she charged the warrior closest to brad. Thankfully, the richly dressed swordsman didn't see the lance coming. Satisfied, she whirled to face... another cavalier. "My family's a long line of farmers," she murmured, studying the figure. "Sokka's Saean... and Brad must be all the nobles... who are you?" The opposing cavalier smiled, and readied her lance. Alexia charged, meeting the shadow in combat. The ringing of two lances hitting armor resounded throughout the cavern, though it was drowned out by the roar of the dragons. Grimacing, Alexia prepared to charge again. Hopefully, Sokka could handle the others...
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Sokka
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My sword brings justice to the guilty.
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Post by Sokka on Dec 22, 2006 14:23:46 GMT -6
Sokka whirled around, taking off two noble heads at once. He saw another monk go for Brad, so he quickly ran the assailant through. "Alexia, are you okay? It's probably one of brad's ancestors who joined the military of something." He assured her. Still, something seemed strange about that other girl... Sokka was fighting back two swordmasters at once, each from his own family. One's sword thrust was too much for him, and his sword went flying. he jumped in ther air and landed behind the two sword masters. Using the technique his mother showed him as a boy, he jabbed them in the right places, rendering their limbs limp. Then he retrieved his sword and slashed their heads off. He jumped towards two more nobles, waiting for the roaring of dragons to stop.
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Brad
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Post by Brad on Dec 22, 2006 16:53:47 GMT -6
"I'll explain that later" Brad ran off to help attack the dragon, luckily enough it wasn't counter attacking becuase it was too busy with Dray'Gon. "My Tome's not doing enough damage down here" Brad yelled as an idea shot into his head, he climbed aboard Dray'Gon's back and shot his flux tome into the eye of the giant dragon. "Alexia! Sokka! look out, this guy's gonna be blind in a minute" Brad shot another flux tome in his other eye, the dark magic was flowing around the eyes of the beast making them explode on themselves, with a wimper of pain the dragon breathed fire into the air, he couldn't see now so he had to rely on his other senses, Alexia was in the most trouble because of her horse.
Brad and Dray'Gon continued to attack the beast, one of the dragon's stray flames hit Brad and knocked him off Dray'Gon, Brad reached for a vulnerary so he could continue in his epic struggle against the beast. It seemed Alexia and Sokka had pretty much finished the humans so now it was up to Dray'Gon to finish the Dragon.
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Dray'Gon
The "Before" years
Devoted Dragonfang[M:-100]
"May my ancestors bring me strength!"
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Post by Dray'Gon on Dec 22, 2006 21:55:41 GMT -6
Dray'Gon attempted to claw at his false ancestor, only to have his attack parried, and the dragon counter-striking. The blow was a heavy one, but Dray'Gon had to endure, and hope that somehow, he could find an advantedge. Spewing a stream of flames, Dray'Gon managed to stun him enough to avoid the next blow.
He was completely unaware of Brad climbing up on him, but that was to Brad's advantedge as Dray'Gon likely would have instinctively struck the human, being that he was focused entirely on the battle.
Dray'Gon circled the dragon, as he swiped at it with his tail, and was suprised that it connected. It was at that moment that he noticed the dragon's eyes had apparently been struck, and Dray'Gon quickly took the time to circle the dragon again, keeping him guessing as he struck 2 more times.
The dragon managed to strike at Dray'Gon after the second hit, and left a gash along Dray'Gon's chest. Dray'Gon fought through the pain, and bit down on the dragon's neck, finishing it off. Dray'Gon managed a couple more steps, as he looked around the room, and then collapsed. The pain finally overtaking him.
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Brad
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Post by Brad on Dec 22, 2006 23:04:23 GMT -6
Brad rushed over to the fallen dragon taking out one of his vulnerarys and pouring it over the injured dragon's wounds. He was just lucky that he had reverted to human form. Although he still had some damage Dray was begining to be restored. "This is why we need a healer" Brad joked around pulling the now human Dray'Gon to his feet. With everyone's ancestor's defeated the cave returned to it's normal size, thank god there was only the one dragon.
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Post by Alexia on Dec 23, 2006 13:15:53 GMT -6
Alexia finished off the rest of the warriors, and dismounted. She walked over to the others. "Thank goodness there was only one dragon," she huffed, blowing some hair out of her eyes. "I'd hate to have to fight more of Dray'Gon's ancestors. One almost killed us..." She looked over, where the old woman still stood. "You owe us a blade," she said, her voice harder than she believed possible.
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Brad
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Post by Brad on Dec 23, 2006 15:47:10 GMT -6
"Unless you have some sort of other ridiculous test for us" Brad said praying to Elimine that they didn't have to fight any more dragons.
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Dray'Gon
The "Before" years
Devoted Dragonfang[M:-100]
"May my ancestors bring me strength!"
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Post by Dray'Gon on Dec 23, 2006 19:40:12 GMT -6
Dray'Gon came to, having reverted back to his human size, and saw Brad standing over him with a vulnerary. At first, Dray'Gon was angered at letting himself be weak enough to need aid from a human, but it passed shortly, and he actually felt thankful for the help.
Dray'Gon stood up, and brushed himself off, as he heard Alexia speaking in a hard tone. Dray'Gon thus turned towards Alexia and the old woman, and with a stern look on his face, he awaited her reply.
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Brad
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Post by Brad on Dec 23, 2006 20:17:29 GMT -6
"I was thinking whilst we were battling, outside I noticed that this cave was close to a mountain, madame are you or do you know Niime, the hermit of the mountains?" Brad asked, every good magic user had heard of the legendary hermit of the mountain, her strength with the dark arts was said to rival that of Brammimond of the eight heros.
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Sokka
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Flashing Blade[M:0]
My sword brings justice to the guilty.
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Post by Sokka on Dec 24, 2006 6:47:12 GMT -6
"Hmm, sounds intriguing, Brad." Sokka said. "Are you thinking that she might have a legendary dark tome?" He asked.
He was glad the fighting was over. He walked over to Alexia and looked at the old woman. "Have we proven ourselves yet?" He said sternly.
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Post by Alexia on Dec 24, 2006 9:07:09 GMT -6
The woman cackled, once again pleased by their guessing. "You have indeed won the blade you sought after," she answered, though she gave Brad a knowing look. "Come forth and claim your prize." She waved her hand, and an impressive looking sword lay on an alter behind her. Alexia wondered why she hadn't noticed it before. "Sokka," Alexia nodded towards the blade, the Falcatta.
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Brad
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Post by Brad on Dec 24, 2006 14:23:49 GMT -6
Brad was correct in his guesses she was a great scholar, she could learn much from this great woman. Brad bowed out of respect of the hermit of the mountain.
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Sokka
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My sword brings justice to the guilty.
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Post by Sokka on Dec 25, 2006 20:00:13 GMT -6
"Um, so uhh, who do we need to give it to?" Sokka asked. He walked to the alter but hesitated. "Should I take it, or will it shock me or something?" He asked, reaching out for the blade. He wondered who it's for.
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Brad
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Post by Brad on Dec 25, 2006 20:13:11 GMT -6
"If the blade is yours you should be able to lift it, if it is destined for someone else you shall not be able to even go near it" Brad said remembering stories of this blade and many others like it.
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