BZPRPG - Po-Wahi

[Voxumo]

IC: Vrina

 

Vrina sat back down on a bench and sighed while drinking her water

"I don't really have any stories persay.. more like experiences."

[Onaku]

IC: Qyntar

Qyntar looked to Vrina. "Well do tell"

[Voxumo]

IC: Vrina

 

Vrina seemed to consider this and shook her head

"Well it is just a fight i had once before.. with a skakdi.

[Onaku]

IC: Qyntar

Qyntar nodded. "Well you are the one who brought it up"

[Geardirector]

OOC: Just be aware that Korru will remain nearby.

 

IC: Korru (Sentinel HQ)

 

"Alright," Korru said as he returned once again, "they're in the middle of interrogating the suspect right now, shouldn't be too much longer"

 

"Well it is just a fight i had once before.. with a skakdi."

 

Korru fell silent as he decided to pay attention.

Edited January 9, 2014 by Dr. O

[Voxumo]

IC: Vrina

 

Vrina nodded to Korru then turned back

"Well.. He owns this small rinky dink Training gym in Le-koro... The gukko force uses it to train. Well he tries to act all suave and stuff when we talk yet as soon as i challenge him to a spar he loses his touch. Will admit he put up a good fight but in the end i managed to defeat him. Though funny enough he showed me his home.."

 

He took a moment to sip her drink then smirked at those gathered

"He had a very nice home.. But his tour was quick and lacked any detail. Would not ask him to give an open house ever. I think his name was polx.. or was it Colx? Sum of story is that a skakdi does not always win fights"

[Onaku]

IC: Qyntar

"Well that was... slightly disappointing. But alright non the less, I suppose." Qyntar stood up. "Now, I have a story. That is, if you are willing to hear it."

[Observedhalo]

IC Athiel

 

"Well there's nothing else to do. Please continue." He laid down on his bed in an effort to get some rest. He looked over at Qyntar, ready to listen. "I also have a tale to spin, if you so wish to hear it".

 

OOC: Sorry didn't see pervious post.

Edited January 9, 2014 by Observedhalo

[Onaku]

IC: Qyntar

Qyntar began his tale.

 

"Long ago, far in the jungles of Le-Wahi, I was travelling to a small settlement of Fe-matoran. Now, few have ever even heard of the place, but there was talk of a strange shadow having settled over the area. So I decided to go check it out, find out what had happened there. On my way there I started to visibly see my surroundings getting darker. This was my first clue that something was wrong, but I pressed onwards. Finally, I reached a small meadow, with a few metal tents set up and a campfire in the middle. It was hard to make out, but when my sight finally adjusted to the unnatural darkness, I saw what had happened. There were corpses, dead matoran strewn throughout the camp. Apparently they had been attacked, but it was too hard for me to see clearly what their cause of death was.

 

Only a moment later I heard a rustle, and I quickly turned to the source of the sound. It was a completely black-clad toa, with eyes blazing red... and he attacked, with shadow. It was a shadow toa, I had heard of those, but never encountered them before. Now, it was quite easy to deal with this first one, one on one combat has never been of much difficulty to me, even back then. But alas, he was not alone. Three more shadow toa gradually appeared around me, and soon enough I was getting overwhelmed, not even the speed of my kakama could help me.

 

I ran, I ran as fast as I could, but not away from them, not completely, I simply had to get a vantage point over them. Back then I hadn't perfected my gravity manipulation, so flying wasn't the first thing that came to my mind. But it eventually did, and I decided to try. I made a gravity well in the air and quickly ascended upwards, out of the shadowy haze that I now realized was being generated by the shadow toa. I couldn't see clearly, but suddenly a dark tendril grabbed my leg and pulled me back into the haze.

 

Everything afterwards was a blur. I know I was being beat up by them, slashed at, mauled, and eventually, I was left to die...

I fortunately, although I can't really recall how, managed to get back to Le-Koro, and got back to health... But that was when I decided I needed to be better prepared..." Qyntar pauses...

[Observedhalo]

IC: Arthiel

 

"Is there anything else to your story Qyntar? If not, I have a story to tell. One quiet relevant to our quest." He sat up on his bed and leaned against the wall behind him.

[sunflower]

IC: Dehkaz

 

The Toa of Magnetism cracked a grin at that, the facial movement just barely visible in the glow from the lightstone.

 

"It's a talent, some people just don't have it," Dehkaz said, shrugging. Apparently, obtaining a number of destructive weapons had put the normally grim Toa in a good mood.

 

That, or the entire world was out of whack and one should really just off themselves rather than try and survive the endtimes.

[25K Now!]

IC: The Fourth

 

"Your smile is nice," noted the Water Toa. "You should use it more, especially on the Lieutenant."

[The Mugbearer]

IC: Sirius [Po-Koro]

 

The Iron Mahi was near the Po-Koro when Sirius woke up from his nap. He fell asleep while they still heading along the coastline, watching waves washing the sand. Old Vortixx almost heard gentle hiss, and the train went so smoothly that it felt almost like he was carried away on a lone boat into the great unknown.

 

But now Sirius was already awake and with expression of boredom on his face watched endless desert, coming on walls of Po-Koro fitted into a canyon, and something that instantly took all Vortixx's attention: a communication relay placed on the top of the walls.

 

Soon attendant announced that they are approaching the Po-Koro station so passengers should prepare to exit. Train began to slow down until it's reached station's platform. At last it stopped and everyone who was in a carriage started to gather their belongings and getting out. Sirius was one of the first, and as he stepped on the platform, attendant expressed her hopes that he enjoyed the ride and invited to do so again soon. Sirius said "Thank you" and limped towards the staircase that led on the hot sands of Po-Wahi. After descending from the platform, Vortixx took a brief examination of surroundings and discovered a road that led to a huge Matoran head statue built-in the Po-Koro's walls. It seems there was no other roads, so old sailor assumed that he will need to find a guide or join a caravan to make it to Onu-Koro. On the other hand, he has heard that Po-Koro has the biggest bazaar so he could look for some weaponsmiths.

 

Without further hesitation, Sirius walked towards entrance to Po-Koro, towering over passing by Matoran that looked back at him with surprise.

Edited January 10, 2014 by Artem K

[Onaku]

IC: Qyntar

"Yes, of course. Do go on." Qynar sat there by his wall in silence

[sunflower]

IC: Dehkaz

 

Dehkaz ginned, though it was hard to tell his exact expression.

 

"I was once told that if I smiled too much, it'd stick like that. To say the least, it was a rather disturbing experience," He replied after a moment, signing off his name on the parchment he was holding with an exquisite stroke of the pen. Not missing a beat, he half dropped, half threw the pen into the inkwell with impressive accuracy.

 

"Anyway, you happen to see the rest of our crew on your way back?" He asked, moving onto another sheet of paper.

Edited January 10, 2014 by gRAViTiC dUbSTEp

[25K Now!]

IC: The Fourth

 

The Fourth shook her head. "Unfortunately, no."

[Observedhalo]

IC: Athiel

 

"Actually, on second thought you go first. I don't exactly know how to convey it." Athiel's lays back down.

[Onaku]

IC: Qyntar

"Well, there really isn't much to tell after that..." Qyntar thought for a moment. "Except that's when I started my 10 year seclusion, training harder then ever before. It's around... three years since I emerged from my isolation. And that's about it, really. Everything else you guys pretty much know already." Qyntar sat there by his wall "You ready to tell your story, Athiel?"

 

OOC: Do tell if my story was the most boring thing ever.

[Observedhalo]

IC: Athiel

 

"Qyntar, you literally took one minute to tell the rest. Not nearly enough time. Why don't you ask Korru, I'm sure he has somethimg nteresting to say." Athiel closes his eyes for a moment, thinking back to the days of yore.

 

OOC: No, not really.

Edited January 11, 2014 by Observedhalo

[Geardirector]

IC: Korru (Sentinel HQ)

 

Korru perked up

 

"Hmm? Well, I guess I have one or two stories to tell," he said, "I actually used to be a mercenary, so If want to I could probably pull one out of somewhere"

[Canis Lycaon]

IC: Vhohan

He walked across the desert, the hood of his cloak down. He was on the road, which didn't say much, seeing as how that was just rock with the sand swept of it. The hot sun beat down on his head, and he wiped a sweat off his brow. Between his crippled arm and his body was the box, which he had to keep safe.

 

Soon, he came up on the village of Po-Koro. He entered it, and began to head to his home. He looked at the city, and smiled at how much it had changed since he had been there last - not much, to be honest. After all, it had not been too long, only a month or so.

 

His house was simple, one of those with two floors and shaped like a cube, but it had one major difference. On the right side when facing the house from the street, there was an access to the rooftop, which was surrounded by a small railing. Vhohan looked at that, and then walked inside of his house.

 

The first floor had the dining room and the kitchen. He checked the cabinets and his ice-box to see if anything was still in them - thankfully, he had taken everything out the last time he had left. The floor consisted of many stone panels. He set the box down on a table, and then pulled a specific tile up.

 

The hole was as big as ever, just enough to hold some weapons or other supplies. Vhohan decided he would keep his money there, as it was a safe spot. He then turned to the corner, where a circular staircase had been placed, and climbed up it.

 

He was in his bedroom now, which was lined with all sorts of books and scrolls. He had a large shelf for different souvenirs. He placed his gun and the pouch he kept its ammunition down, and next to it he set placed the blade that had been in the place of his hand for some time now. The Rahkshi staff was propped up in the corner.

 

---

After a day of work, the roof had been renovated. The bookshelves had been moved up to the top, and were on front and back sides from the street. Across from the small landing for the staircase was a hammock, and next to the landing itself was small desk that the box was now sitting on.

 

In the center was a small fire pit surrounded by boxes to sit on. He had already stocked it with wood for those cold nights in the desert. Vhohan then walked over to the desk, and opened the box. He looked inside at the typewriter. He only had one hand, and it would be easier to use this than to write.

 

At the bottom of the stairwell, he had posted a sign with a small note attached to it.

 

Po-Koroan Mata Nui Weekly Office

Accepting Stories About This Koro.

Branch Head Manager: Vhohan

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

INQUIRE UPSTAIRS

FOR TA-KORO AND GA-KORO.

Edited January 11, 2014 by Canis Lycaon

[Mr. House]

IC:

 

A small cry came from the dune. "Help..."

[Onaku]

IC: Qyntar

Qyntar turned to the former mercenary "Well then, do go on. I know I'm listening."

[Geardirector]

IC: Korru (Sentinel HQ)

 

The giant Lesterin threw a fleeting glance at Vrina before his eyes narrowed.

 

"Alright, this was about three years ago. Me and my partner, Mar was his name, had been hired to protect some wealthy pig from his "enemies". Turns it he had quite a few, you don't get that rich without stepping over a few people, if you get my meaning."

 

"So we were escorting him through the Motara Desert, he had a business meeting here in Po-Koro, when all of a sudden this band of a Toa, a Vortixx and two Skakdi, just seem to pop out of the sand. They had this clever little trick where the one Po-Toa, who'd practiced his control over sand, would disguise them all as sanddunes, and then the pair of Skakdi of Ice and Water kept everyone cool and hydrated, they actually had a pretty nice operation going."

 

Korru smiled just a tad sadistically.

 

"Of course, they hadn't counted on Mar and Karv"

 

"Mar was a Toa of Sonics, you see, and a darn good one, too. And Karv was his pet Kavinika, and on top of that Mar wore an Akaku: Sight, Hearing and Smell all covered"

 

"He knew they were there, so we agreed on a little plan. We would pretend to act as if we were completely taken by surprise, juuuust long enough for them to get up nice and close, and then karzahni was unleashed. Mr. Rich Pig was scared out of his wits, which definitely helped our act"

 

"WHAM," Korru said, gesturing by punching the air "telekinetic punch right in the Vortixx's kisser, knocked him flat out"

 

"And the Toa, oh he tried his luck, he had a Mask of Sensory Aptitude, which only helped him hear through the sanddune, in combat not so much"

 

"That upstart Toa of Pebbles was no match for me and my big friend here," Korru said, gesturing to his broadsword, "his own chain flail looked tame in comparison."

 

"In the meantime, Mar had taken care of the two Skakdi by playing their ears to the tune of 'she'll be coming 'round the mountain', so they were busy yelling at each other in an attempt to communicate" Korru said with a snicker.

 

"We got paid handsomely after we dropped them off with the Sentinels, they'd been trying to catch them for quite a while, a nice bonus on top of the nice round number we got from the rich pig"

 

Korru laughed heartily.

 

"Ah, that was the life"

[Onaku]

IC: Qyntar

Qyntar smiled and nodded. "That was a fun story. But tell me one thing. Why did you join the sentinels?"

Edited January 11, 2014 by Toa Onaku

[Geardirector]

IC: Korru (Sentinel HQ)

 

"The biggest reason is because Mar's dead, and because I fought beside a Sentinel in the Great Rahkshi Battle, I happened to be in town wondering what to do with my life at the time, so I pitched in to beat them back. He suggested I try my hand at joining up, and here I am"

[Onaku]

IC: Qyntar

"And are you enjoying the job?" Qyntar now sat there with his legs crossed and hunched over, showing interest to say the least.

[otter]

IC:

 

Jaaku had been one of those watching as Larikon began to destroy the corrupted gem, and after seeing the effects of the gem's destruction, he had been one of the first moving towards the Grandmaster, now likely laying unconscious in the bottom of whatever pit he had created. His long strides, longer than those of most in the brotherhood (as well as his earlier start) carried him over to the grandmaster faster than any of the others could have gotten there. Sliding down towards the man - little purchase going down in the sand - he extended a hand, grabbing Larikon to help him up.

 

"Congratulations, Grandmaster; you're proving yourself certainly able to lead us."

[Silvan Haven]

Kale Ironshaper- Po-wahi- Cave

 

IC: The cave was dark.

 

Not just the soft black you see when looking outside the window at night.

 

It was the sort of cold blackness that made one wonder if the place had ever seen the sun.

 

Small dripping noises echoed as Kale held the dim lighstone above his head, the pale illumination it cast failing to bring any comfort to him. Up ahead the path split in to three yawning maws, spikes of stone jutted from the floor and ceiling gave the appearance of jagged fangs, hoping to eat those unwary.

 

Recalling the words of Athiel, the Toa of Metal moved towards the rightmost path, his footsteps quiet in an attempt to keep the noise from carrying to the Nui-Jaja nests down the other tunnels. His hand on the wall loosened a section of stone which fell to the floor with an echoing clatter, causing him to freeze in place. When no hungry shrieks rose Kale continued on his way.

 

 

[Relapse]

IC:

 

Ryjak stood, arms crossed, looking down at the unconscious form of the Grandmaster. A smile that fell short of his eyes drifted to his face, and he motioned for Maedra: "Retrieve water and medical supplies," he ordered, and the undead did so.

 

He stepped into the crevice which Larikon and Jaaku occupied, just as the former began to regain consciousness.

 

"Well done, well done."

[Void Emissary]

IC:

 

Breathe in.

 

We all knew the answer before we heard it.

 

"Yes," the doctor said, his eyes staring into mine like pools of glassy ice. Cracked ice. Melting ice. "Yes. To put it bluntly."

 

Breathe out.

 

Yes. I'm so sorry.

 

Yes. Would you like some tea?

 

Yes. Whenever you're ready.

 

Yes. A hollow drone echoing in my mind, long after the doctor had stopped talking. Was he still even saying "yes"? It was hard to tell anymore; the word held such gravity that it seemed impossible that it could've been said just once. One word, and I was back out in the world; Lux the wanderer, Lux the pianist, Lux the monster.

 

Breathe in.

 

Of course.

 

Well.

 

Wasn't like life had been cutting me any slack before, right?

 

Breathe out.

 

"Alright then," I replied, climbing into a sitting position on the edge of the bed. "Guess we should be off."

 

My feet hit the tiled floor, and I felt the full weight of the Parakuka -- my Parakuka -- press down on me. It was far lighter than I had expected; I could almost stand straight up with it on.

 

"Well. That's something," I muttered, and the ghost of a smile played on my lips as I started walking to the door. "That's something..."

 

Breathe in.

 

-Void

[Voxumo]

IC: Vrina

 

Vrina peered at Korru though she raised her hands arms in the air and stretched. She placed her left leg over her right knee and looked directly at Korru

"You are a fool... The pay difference between being a mercenary and being in the law enforcement is substantial.. you my friend got the short straw."

 

She seemed to concentrate on her hand as she peered at it. She slowly activated her mask and for all those around her her hand grew blurry seemed to being censored

"Though if you prefer a steady lifestyle you chose the right one."

[Geardirector]

IC: Korru (Sentinel HQ)

 

"It was never about the money," Korru replied, "it was about the risk, the adventure. Mar and I were survivors, we knew how to get by with very little"

 

"And before you start jabbering about how joining a law enforcement group is a lot different from seeking adventure and living life, then I can already tell you that this job is temporary, at best. Once I find it in me to get back in the game, I will"

 

"Besides," he said with a massive shrug, "I've kind of grown to like this job, so I'm no hurry"

[Voxumo]

IC: Vrina

 

Vrina sighed as her censoring effect wore off after five minutes and let out a soft

"Useless mask."

 

However she looked back at Korru

"In other words you won't be leaving.. you have been sucked into this job."

[Observedhalo]

IC: Athiel

 

Athiel glances over at Korru. "I don't see how you live with an occupation like this when you used to be so much more. Being able to journey to your hearts content, with no obligations and good pay. Not many can make it as a mercenary."

[Geardirector]

IC: Korru (Sentinel HQ)

 

"Like I said, it's only temporary. I just haven't come across anything that just... grabs me, makes my blood boil again"

[Voxumo]

IC: Vrina

 

Vrina grinned softly

"There is always being a mercenary again.. that seemed to have made your blood boil.."

[Geardirector]

IC: Korru (Sentinel HQ)

 

"True, true. But... I just don't know where to start, It's been a while since then" Korru replied.

 

"I never really got along with anyone but Mar. We were a team, to go at it alone... it just doesn't feel right"

[Onaku]

IC: Qyntar

Qyntar sat there for a moment. "You could start with us." Suddenly said. "Well... not right away, but once you decide to leave your job as a sentinel." Qyntar looked back to the others. "I don't know about them, but I would be willing to give it a shot." Qyntar had an eyebrow raised.

Edited January 12, 2014 by Toa Onaku

[Observedhalo]

IC: Athiel

 

Athiel closed his eyes, thinking of some overly dramatic speech to say. Quickly, he decides on his words. "I have wandered alone as long as I can remember. Never staying in one town to long and rarely having a steady job. Never knowing where I would find my next meal or sleep. I think we all can claim that we have made friends among us throughout our trials, solidifying personal bonds with each other as we traveled. But it makes me wonder, what happens to us when all is said and done?"

 

"Will we go our separate ways and return to our former lives, or perhaps we will stay together. But our fellowship will not be broken by distance. What I'm insinuating is, why don't we take on a less reputable line of work. A band of mercenaries , traveling the island on adventures, and being paid too. So, what do you think." He opens his eyes, done speaking for the time being.

 

IC: Akura

 

He continued to recall the events of days past. Unknown to those around him, he was slowly freezing the doors locking mechanism, but it would take awhile for it to simple shatter. Luckily, if he was stuck in here he still had stalled Athiel's progress.

 

Akura stood at the mouth of the cave, a herd of Kane-Ra surrounding him "Odd, Kane-Ra don't usually come together in such large herds", he thought to himself. In a swift motion, he impaled his blade into the ground, concentrating his energy though it, freezing the area around him along with the rahi. They would thaw out soon, as covering a large area takes a lot of effort. He walked into the cave, activating his mask so he could see. He soon came across the fork, leading in three directions. The left and middle paths led to large nest of Nui Jaga, made obvious through his X-ray vision. He soon comes upon the innermost chamber, but to his deliver the "creature" was still frozen. It may have been living, or simply a toxic gas. He had never had time to find out. He proceeded to spend a few days freezing the rooms fractures, causing them to expand, until the cracking noise was extremely audible. Eventually, the chamber started to collapse, and Akura exited the room. He turned around to see his handiwork. The ceiling was brought down on the chamber, seedling it completely. Satisfied, he left to Po-Koro, his powers nearly existed to finish the job.

 

Finally, the lock was brittle enough to break. He headed to over to the door, preparing to make his escape, his powers halved but recharged.

Edited January 12, 2014 by Observedhalo