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2021-12-19, 05:24 PM (ISO 8601)
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[A Murky Swamp]
That is definitely not what Ambrosia told Thariza, but obviously the Charr isn't going to bring that up.
"How curious. Mortal lineages descended from dragons? Would be unthinkable in my world. But there are so many, of course." And he broke this unthinkable rule himself, not that he will mention it. "Have you learned what happened to them, then? Why don't they rule your people still?"My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2021-12-20, 06:52 AM (ISO 8601)
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[A Murky Swamp]
This story is simultaneously more and less true than the version she gave Thariza.
Ambrosia smiles. "Well, I have yet to find a case where they were actual biological descendants. So there's is a fair bit of embellishment." The scholar makes a dismissive gesture. "Not that I'm not to spread such scandalous tidbits." Simply the idea that she knew how truthful their claims were was usually enough really.
To his second question she shakes her head however. "I've yet to find that out. However, you might find it interesting that I believe fey were involved. Perhaps they and dragons share a connection similar to you and your dragon and they decided that it was time to rein them in for whatever reason." Ambrosia shrugs. "I'm speculating of course, but there does seem to be a genuine connection there."
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2021-12-20, 01:09 PM (ISO 8601)
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[A Murky Swamp]
"It seems both our worlds have been diminished, then. In a way." There's this nostalgia in the King's voice again. Be it real or affected. "Do you wish the dragons hadn't left, whatever the reason for that was? That they still showed their power to the world?"My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2021-12-23, 07:37 AM (ISO 8601)
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[A Murky Swamp]
"You're asking if I wished things were different? Of course I do. Those who do not either lack wisdom or imagination. But I try not to dwell on what might have been too much. I always try to look ahead even if I don't like what's at the horizon, especially if I don't like it in fact. While we might learn from the past that knowledge always have to be applied to the future so we don't repeat our mistakes. Even if I would somehow would bring back the dragons." Ambrosia gestures at the king. "Even if you could bring back The Fairest Lands, neither would be the same as it once was. As they say, you can reignite a candle but is the flame the same as the one that was snuffed out?"
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2021-12-23, 09:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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There's a dangerous gleam in the King's eyes and it almost looks as if he's about to rise from the throne. He doesn't, however.
"Perhaps not. Yet we're determined to try, aren't we? Coming back different is better than being lost forever."My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2021-12-25, 06:24 AM (ISO 8601)
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The scholar nods. "That we are. Though our problems seem different. You seem to have a perfect understanding of what are are trying to bring back and I do not. But speaking of which, does that satisfy your curiosity or do you have more questions for me?"
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2021-12-25, 10:35 AM (ISO 8601)
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"I believe my curiosity is satisfied for now." The King regards Ambrosia with his dimly glowing eyes. "Now, I believe I have made a promise. Let us step outside so I can demonstrate the dragon." The King... slides off the throne and begins to head for the exit. There's no motion under his robe; he seems to simply glide over the floor without effort.Last edited by Morty; 2021-12-25 at 12:41 PM.
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2021-12-28, 04:46 PM (ISO 8601)
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2021-12-29, 12:16 PM (ISO 8601)
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[A Murky Swamp]
Thariza shrugs. It's always an expansive gesture when she does it, given the size of her shoulders.
"It beats staying alone in this charming place," she simply says before following.
The exit from the court seems to take less time than entering it did. The two guests follow their host out the door pretty quickly. The King in Rags stands motionless there for a while as a shape appears from behind the trees in the distance. It takes to the sky and flies low over the silent swamp. It turns out to be a long, serpentine shape of a dragon with an elongated head adorned with a lizard-like crest, but no horns. Its scales are a dark, dull and dusty grey. It circles around the court and lands, its body coiling in a snake-like way. It regards its lord and his guest with cold, blue eyes.
"Here is the dragon you wished to see," the King in Rags says. "I had many like it, once."My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2021-12-31, 05:31 PM (ISO 8601)
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[A Murky Swamp]
What weather is it outside now? They did have a storm following them when they were going here and it should still be raging.
But regardless of the weather conditions Ambrosia makes takes up her tome as the sees the dragon. Looking more fascinated than afraid. "'It'? Does that mean 'it' doesn't have a gender or do you mean more the fact it's an animal?" She inquires.
She would like to make a sketch of this one...
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2022-01-01, 06:52 AM (ISO 8601)
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[A Murky Swamp]
The storm is most likely still going. The King doesn't have any inclination to dispel it, even if he could.
"It is an animal. But as for its gender... I do not think it has one, in any meaning of the word. It was created from wind and fire rather than reproduce sexually and has no intellectual capacity to consider it in other ways."
The dragon peers back at Ambrosia with its cold gaze. There's a ferocity behind its eyes. It's a monster with a fire in its core and its nature is to ravage and destroy. But the will of its master holds it in place until its power needs to be unleashed.My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2022-01-02, 07:36 PM (ISO 8601)
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[A Murky Swamp]
The question was more to see if they had stepped into some other realm or pocket dimension rather than just outside the kings palace.
Ambrosia looks back at the dragon, meeting its gaze unflinchingly. She had never feared animals no matter how big they might be but this was no animal.
"I disagree, sexual needs is what makes an animal. Multiplying is what makes an animal so this cannot be that. This is a force of nature." The scholar gestures at the king. "As you said. Fire and wind. Storms and infernos. Two forces that have struck mortal-kind with awe from the very beginning and for good reason. No single animal could cause so much devastation alone. However, this dragon is directed by you, not by nature, which makes it more like a weapon." She pauses and turns to look at the king. "So therefore I'm guessing it was made for war or perhaps enforcement of some kind?"
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2022-01-03, 09:51 AM (ISO 8601)
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Is that awe Thariza hears in Ambrosia's voice? Maybe it's best not to think about it too hard. The Charr unfolds the umbrella again and holds it above herself and her friend.
"It was a tool of war once, yes. I fought the giants and the human god-kings with my dragons. Perhaps it will serve in this capacity again. It is also a symbol of my power, to make it clear to all that I am not to be trifled with."My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2022-01-04, 06:50 AM (ISO 8601)
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[A Murky Swamp]
"Well, there's your connection. Why both you and the mortal nobles of my world wish to use dragons as a symbol. Since it present the control of nature itself. A natural disaster which you can unleash upon those who oppose you." She looks to the dragon again. "Of course, I doubt a mere noble could handle a dragon. Like with nature its few who can." A pause as the scholar walks closer to the dragon, just stopping a little more than a dozen meters from it. "How do you control it exactly?"
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2022-01-04, 01:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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The dragon growls, but does not move. Thariza falters, but follows Ambrosia to the dragon.
"It is difficult to explain. In some ways, it is like a limb. I reach out to it with my mind and it responds. But I do not need to do it all the time. Much of the time it follows its instincts or rests. Perhaps you could compare it to breathing. Mortals do not need to think about breathing, but they can control it if they want to."My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2022-01-05, 05:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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"Does that mean that you can feel what it feels?" Ambrosia inquires as she doesn't let the dragons roar dissuade her. She does stop however and does not advance any further. "And the growl, is that your doing as well or is that it acting on its own?"
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2022-01-06, 12:04 PM (ISO 8601)
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"I would not say I can feel what it feels. I have an idea about its physical and mental state," the King in Rags explains. "The growling is its own instinct. All I am telling it to do now is stay here and be observed."My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2022-01-09, 08:52 AM (ISO 8601)
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"So you're holding it back from acting on its natural instincts then." Ambrosia comments as she spends a few moments moving in a small circle around the dragon. "I'm reminded by the blasting powder that's used back home. Its made through knowledge and shaped by earth and fire. Easily controlled in the right hands but its purpose alone is what makes it so dangerous. Since it was made to bring destruction wherever its employed. Therefore, if its ever mishandled it can easily kill its creators and bring only sorrow." She turns to look at the king.
"Now, I don't think you could lose control of it, no? Still, one has to be cautious when employing so much power. It's said that the dragons of my own world were made by fey and that they lost control of them, which would be one explanation as to why you don't see them around anymore."
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2022-01-09, 12:57 PM (ISO 8601)
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Thariza follows Ambrosia with her umbrella. This dragon does seem like a disaster waiting to happen, but it's not like this "King in Rags" is going to listen.
"That would be why you see it here, in this swamp. I'm keeping it out of the way and hidden, to be unleashed when the time is right. When the destruction if wreaks serves my purposes."My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2022-01-12, 01:04 PM (ISO 8601)
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[A Murky Swamp]
"To return the fairest land to this world?" Ambrosia looks up from her tome, though her pen is still in her hand. Ever ready to pen in new things. "Why exactly does that require so much destruction? I'm not sure I see the connection there."
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2022-01-13, 09:09 AM (ISO 8601)
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Excellent question, Thariza thinks. She has a feeling they might not like the answer.
"I will face opposition in my quest. And even once it is finished. A king must always expect it. Destruction is inevitable and I cannot hope to avoid it," the King simply says.My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2022-01-15, 07:33 AM (ISO 8601)
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[A Murky Swamp]
"Then I feel the need to ask how exactly you were planning to bring the fairest lands back considering you expect so much opposition? Since there seem to be no doubt in your mind that you will face it." The scholar points out as this almost seemed to be a part of a plan and he was just waiting to deploy this dragon at a specific part within it.
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2022-01-15, 11:41 AM (ISO 8601)
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The King's eyes shine brighter for a moment.
"I'm afraid this is not information I can share freely. You will have to forgive me."My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2022-01-20, 06:23 AM (ISO 8601)
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[A Murky Swamp]
Lighting can suddenly be seen, quickly followed by thunder.
Then it starts to rain again. More heavily this time.
It doesn't seem to bother Ambrosia much, but she does close her tome as to protect it from water damage. "Of course, a ruler must always keep some secrets for the good of their subjects." She nods and glances up at the rainy skies. "Looks like the weather is getting worse though. Would you mind if we took shelter until it settles down again?"
She exchanges looks with Thariza. Looked like she wanted to talk to her about something. In private.
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2022-01-20, 02:48 PM (ISO 8601)
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"You can stay in the court for a time. I will ask you not to go wandering, however. For your sake more than mine."
The King turns around and slides back towards the building, while the dragon takes to the skies and flies off again through the pouring rain. Thariza looks at Ambrosia questioningly.My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2022-01-23, 12:11 PM (ISO 8601)
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[A Murky Swamp]
"Of course." Ambrosia replies with a courteous nod before standing back. "We shall be out of your hair as soon as the weather improves."
Then she walks over to Thariza. "We're going to leave soon, but I'm going to return and I will need you to watch over this body." She says in a low voice as they're somewhere between the king and his 'court'.
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2022-01-23, 02:01 PM (ISO 8601)
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"What what are you planning to do, exactly?" Thariza whispers back. Coming back alone to this place doesn't bring to mind many pleasant possibilities.My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2022-01-24, 03:21 PM (ISO 8601)
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2022-01-25, 09:50 AM (ISO 8601)
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Thariza looks... firmly unconvinced. Her tail swishes behind her and her ears flick.
"Are you sure about that? You know who he is, what he is. And you're in the heart of his territory. I don't think he'll be easy to push around."My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2022-01-25, 10:43 AM (ISO 8601)
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Ambrosia's eyebrow raise, seemingly not having expected Thariza to disagree with her on this. She glances in the direction of the King as to make sure he wasn't listening in on them as they had stepped into cover from the rain.
If this remains true, she turned back to her companion. "I don't make any illusions of ending this... story that this being is weaving. But you know the role of a dragon in such a tale, yes? It was pretty clear on that part. No doubt you yourself know how that sort of thing ends. All that destruction it talked about..."