Lunar: A Story Forgotten Session 31 Log Session Start: Sun Sep 21 20:22:43 1997 =============================================================================== Cast of Characters: Dragonmaster Lou as "Gamemaster, Teal, Destiny, Hermit, Computer, Mechanotron" Mia Ausa as "Callie, Lady, Tammaris, Cleo" Ghaleon Dragonstar as "Zigfried" (Dragonmaster Lou as "~Zigfried") Ryouga Hibiki as "Kyoko" (Dragonmaster Lou as "~Kyoko") Scott Kroush as "Scott" Captain Blake as "Ebony, Nina" Michael Gibson as "Rand" ================================================================================ ===GAME ON=== --It is a quiet night in this small Himalayan village. Scott is sleeping quietly in his room...-- * Scott is snoring LOUDLY. --Scott hears a click...-- * Scott ignores it... continues sawing logs... making windows rattle across town. --Scott hears a louder click. :P-- * Scott jumps up... grabbing his blade to be on the safe side, but doesn't unsheathe it. --There is a lamp next to Scott's bed...-- * Scott turns on the lamp. --In the dim light, Scott notices that the door is slightly ajar.-- * Scott goes over to the door.... --There is no one outside it, apparently...-- Scott: "This is way weird..." Scott: "Hmmm..." --The room is quiet, too quiet. :P-- * Scott inspects the entire area... --Sitting on the bed with a devilish grin is the flame-headed beast woman, Callie, wearing a Xena-like leather "thing" with her bull-whip in her left hand and on her right she's spinning the key to the room on her finger as she skims her tongue across her fanged grin.-- Scott: "Hmmmmm..." * Scott smirks.... * Callie grins. ;) * Scott walks over to Callie. :) Scott: "What's up, Cals?" Callie: "......" * Scott places his blade down beside the bed and sits next to Callie... looking over at her and smiling. "This is quite a surprise..." Callie: "... I'll bet..... " Callie: "... I can't take it anymore... the resisting.... the holding back........... the delayed responses......" Scott: O_O * Scott looks over for a minute and smirks... "Am I hearing her right?" * Scott then turns to Callie... "You know... I once heard an old saying that said that the heart has no fences. All you have to do is follow where it leads. What does YOUR heart tell you to do?" Callie: "I don't know anymore...... all I know is that I've held things back for oh too long..." * Callie seems both extremely sure of herself and yet battling with something within her. Scott: "Well, Callie... Follow your feelings. Don't let your mind override your heart." Callie: "I........." * Scott waits patiently. "I have all night." * Callie sighs and says, "I've been waiting to tell you how I felt for a long while now..... a very long while......." * Scott still waits... and listens. Scott: "Go ahead, Cals..." Callie: "I had just sat along the sidelines for oh so long.... just hoping that something would happen.... until it did. Then I felt horrible..... I couldn't do anything...." Scott: "Go on..." Callie: "And so here I am.... I'm going to....... but... I can't......... I............" Scott: "Hmmm?" * Callie makes a confused face.... Scott: "Callie... what's the prob... you know how I feel about you." * Scott calmly wonders to himself where this is going.... * Scott listens to Callie... wondering what's going on behind those eyes. * Callie is having trouble talking...... She seems somewhat distracted. * Scott puts his arm around Callie. "Take your time, Cals. I have all night." * Callie smirks. She turns as if to kiss Scott..... then turns around... "I...." Scott: O_O Scott: "Callie, follow your heart, not your mind." Callie: "Can't... don't..... but I...." * Scott stands up and takes Callie in his arms. Callie: =| Scott: "Callie... just say it. Don't leave me hanging like this... you know how I feel about you... just say what's on your heart." Callie: "I.... I love you of course!! And now I'm going to show you how much!!------" *suddenly seems weakened for a second* Callie: "I've been..... can't......... What in the blazes am I talking about!? I didn't..... ahh! I'm........" * Scott holds Callie tighter... He looks down at her... and then kisses her. * Callie seems to be fighting between herself and something else.... Callie: "I.......... can't.........." * Scott looks puzzled... "Callie... what's the problem?" Callie: "Ah......." * Callie seems to have fainted in a kinda sorta way...... --Callie is unconscious...-- * Scott lies Callie down on the bed and pitches his bedroll on the floor next to the bed. --Callie's breathing seems abnormal...-- Scott: "CALLIE... COME ON, DARLIN'... WAKE UP!" --Callie does not respond.-- * Scott listens to her breath sounds and to her heart... --Her heartbeat and breathing are erratic...-- * Scott checks her pulse... --Her pulse is erratic as well...-- * Scott begins a moderate lifesaving measure... mouth to mouth resuscitation. --It has no effect as Callie is breathing, dammit, just not normally. :P-- * Scott wonders what's up with Callie... Scott: "I know... I can monitor her vitals with my datalink." * Scott hooks her up to the datalink... checking all vitals... including heart rhythm. --She seems alive, but just barely, almost as if an unseen force is affecting her body.-- * Scott thinks for a minute... "KYOKO... THAT'S IT... MAYBE SHE CAN HELP OUT!" * Scott runs out to find Kyoko and Rand. Scott: "KY! KYOKO!" * ~Kyoko gets up and exits her room, still in her nightie. "*yawn* Scott, what is it?" Scott: "I need a bit of help... Callie seems to be in some sort of trouble." * Rand follows after Kyoko, "What time is it?" ~Kyoko: "What!? What kind of trouble?" Scott: "I don't know. She just fainted in my arms a bit ago. I'm monitoring her vitals with my datalink." ~Kyoko: *gasp* "What in Althena's name... Where is she!?" Scott: "All signs seem normal... but her breathing is erratic as is her heartbeat." Scott: "In my room." ~Kyoko: "What was she doing in your room!?" * Scott leads Kyoko and Rand to his room. --Callie remains still where Scott left her...-- Scott: "I'll explain that later..." ~Kyoko: "I'm not sure if I want to hear this explanation... Okay, I'll try my best..." * ~Kyoko tries to heal Callie, but to no avail... Scott: "Ky... is there any chance that she's under some unholy spell?" Scott: "That only going into her subconscious could help?" ~Kyoko: "I think so... It could be a curse of some sort. Wake the others! We need to think of a way to cure her!" * Scott goes and wakes up Zig, Nina, Teal and Ebony. --Everyone runs into the room, still in their bed clothes...-- Teal: "Callie!" * Ebony comes in... in no clothes! * Nina runs her fingers through her hair, looks ~Zigfried: "Scheisse!" Teal: "What happened?" * Scott looks down at Callie... "Kyoko, do what you must... I'm not going to lose her." Scott: "I think she's under some sort of unholy spell..." ~Kyoko: "I don't know what to do... Teal... maybe you know of something?" Teal: "I'll try..." Scott: "Teal, she fainted in my arms a couple of minutes ago." * Teal places his hands above Callie, trying to sense something... Ebony: "It's nice to have an affect on women Scott, but this is a bit much." Scott: "As I said, I don't want to lose her... If I have to, I'll take on the spell myself." Teal: "I think it is a curse, but it's one deeply seated inside her... I have a feeling it may be tied to her amnesia. We've got to get to Rashana and figure out what happened there!" Nina: "Where?" Scott: "Got it... You go find that engineer. I'll stay here with Callie." Teal: "Rashana... it's a ghost town of sorts on Lunar. Callie was born there..." Rand: "How will that help?" Nina: "Oh..." Teal: "Maybe if we go there, we could restore her memory and even find the cause of this curse..." Scott: "As I said, I'm staying with her... You go find that engineer to fix the Destiny..." --Suddenly, there is a knocking on the door...-- * Rand just looks confused. * Scott turns around... "Who's there?..." * Nina answers the door * Nina wonders just when Callie picked up the Xena outfit --There is a young woman just outside the door...-- Scott: "Come in..." * Scott looks worried... more than ever. Lady: Hi!... I heard you were the folks who have the ship I made!! =)" Nina: "Who are you?" * Scott takes Callie's hand... "Hang in there, Cals... I'm not going to lose you... I swear it." Teal: "Ship you made?" --There's a girl standing in the doorway wearing glasses with short brown hair. She looks barely in her twenties.-- Lady: *nod* "The Dragonstarship Destiny! I overheard your conversation, too... I wanna help!" Lady: "By the way... my name is Tammaris!" Scott: "Good... we can use all the help we can get... Getting to Lunar is the only way we can save Callie." * Nina points, "Nina, Zig, Kyoko, Rand, Scott, Callie, Teal, Ebony... Can you help us?" Ebony: "HEY! Why was my name last?!" Teal: "Yeah... can you fix the Destiny?" Tammaris: "I sure can!... It's technically my duty to repair malfunctions in my ship!... Besides, I always like to help people!! =)" Scott: "At least find us a high priest that can help us break this curse." Teal: "What are we waiting for then!?" Tammaris: "... Nice to see it's in good hands. =)" Scott: "Great... it's still under warranty. :)" Rand: "Thanks, any idea how long it will take to fix?" Tammaris: "I don't know.... haven't seen it....." Scott: "You guys go on... I'll stay here. I want to stay with Callie." * Ebony tries to smooth sleep-fur, sitting on Teal's shoulder Teal: "Callie has to come with us!" Teal: "We may find the cure to her ills in Rashana and may not have time to come back here first..." * Scott picks Callie up in his arms... Teal: "Shall we get going then?" Scott: "Then let's go.... I told you that I don't want to lose her... and I won't..." Nina: "Maybe a few people should... change first?" * Teal does a quick change and runs back in her street clothes Teal: "I'm set..." * Scott heads to the Destiny.... Callie in his arms. "If Kane's anywhere near responsible for this, I'll unzip him from a****** to appetite." * Nina holds up a little wand with a star on top "Nina leather teddy power!" * Nina transforms in 30 seconds Nina: "Okay, I'm ready." * Scott always sleeps in his clothes... Tammaris: "...?" * Tammaris adjusts her glasses. * Rand goes back, changes, and heads out toward the Destiny, dragging Kyoko for once. * Ebony mutters, "Why does this stuff have to happen in the middle of the night?" * ~Kyoko managed to change first though :P Teal: "Everyone ready?" * Nina heads off to the Destiny Scott: "I am... Let's get going before I go berserk with worry." Tammaris: "I am... I haven't seen my ship in a while! =D" Teal: "Great!" * Teal runs out the inn and heads for the Dragonstarship Tammaris: "... I'm sure all it is is some sort of small malfunction...." * Tammaris walks along. * Scott walks out with Callie in his arms. Tammaris: "A scratch here.... a bolt there......." * Ebony mourns lost sleep --When they reach the Destiny, Tammaris finally sees how badly damaged it is, with a blown up gun turret, frayed engine exhaust, and scorch marks all over the ship...-- Scott: "Ebony, we're heroes... We don't get that luxury." * Tammaris sees the ship. O_O Tammaris: "WAAAAHH!!!!!!!" Tammaris: "What the heck did you DO to it?!?!?!" Scott: "It wasn't us... It was Kane." * Tammaris looks very shocked!!! ~Zigfried: "Err, Kane didn't blow up that gun turret though..." Rand: "It was an accident. It's not going to be easy to fix, is it?" Tammaris: "Kane?!" Scott: "The Demonmaster." * Tammaris does a loud, exaggerated, sailor-moon-style sigh. Tammaris: "WELL. I should be able to......." Scott: "Can we at least be able to get it to start...." Tammaris: "But among things other than hard labor and sweat, I'm going to need a special laconian alloy..." Tammaris: "... But, right now I can get it working a bit..." Tammaris: "But to FULLY repair it I need the alloy." Scott: "All I care about is saving Callie. You get that ship working, and I'll owe you big time." Teal: "Where can we find this laconian alloy?" * Ebony starts snoring lightly on Teal's shoulder Scott: "Didn't they mention laconia in Algo?" Teal: "Strange, they did... Why would it be here, though?" Scott: "Beats me..." Tammaris: "The only place I remember that really had the alloy was the old town of Rashana....... They used to make TONS of it!" Scott: "I wonder if there's a laconia mine near here." Rand: "What a coincidence." * Scott looks at Tammaris. "I know that... but Rashana's on Lunar and we need to go there... that ship is the only way for us to get there!" Teal: "Didn't she say she could get a little bit of the ship working though, Scott? Tammaris, will it be enough to fly us to Rashana?" Tammaris: "... I can get you there........ but I'll have to use backup power to do it." Scott: "Then do it." * Scott gets more worried about Callie... * Tammaris gets to it. * Rand frowns, "How reliable is the backup power? We are not going to crash into some random section of the planet, are we?" --Tammaris, with her superior engineering skills, gets the Destiny back on auxiliary power in record time!-- * Nina kills Tammaris, just to screw up the plot... or not Tammaris: "It'll work!!" Scott: "Open hatch." Rand: "I hope so." --The Destiny's hatch opens.-- Tammaris: ".... But without the laconian alloy it won't work for long............" Destiny: "Systems back online at ten percent power..." Tammaris: "It should last this short trip." * Scott enters and takes Callie to sick bay on deck two. "Teal, you fly the ship. I'm staying with Callie down here on deck two." Teal: "Okay, Scott." Rand: "At least it should be... interesting." * Teal takes the helm... Nina: "Let's hope nothing tries to shoot us." * Nina plots down * Ebony murmurs, steals someone's chair and falls back asleep Teal: "Destiny, set course for Rashana, on Lunar!" * Scott lies Callie down on one of the sickbay beds... and sits down in a chair beside her. He takes her hand, * Tammaris takes the position of chief engineer! ^_^ --The Destiny struggles, but barely manages to lift off and take to the skies...-- Nina: "Tammaris, we... need... more.... POWER!" Tammaris: "I'm givin' her all she's got!" * Scott calls Rand on the comm... "What's our ETA to Rashana?" * Rand checks for an ETA, "Ten minutes." * Scott hears Rand and thinks... "Hang in there, Cals." --The Destiny begins to enter Lunar's atmosphere...-- Destiny: "Prepare for landing approach in the Salyan Desert...-- --Out the window, one can see Lunar's Salyan Spaceport come into view...-- Destiny: "Pattern non-existent at Salyan Spaceport. Preparing for unauthorized landing due to lack of control tower response..." * Scott only looks down at Callie, worried. Scott: "Then do it already, Destiny...." --The Destiny comes to a smooth landing on the Salyan Spaceport's runway...-- Destiny: "Warning! Incoming transmission..." Scott: "Receive." Destiny: "Please view on main panel..." * Rand views it on the main panel. * Scott puts it on the main panel in sickbay as well. * Nina turns her chair to look Transmission: "This is the voice of the resistance. All those on Lunar, please seek cover immediately! The Mechanized Army of the Vile Tribe is on the move! Hordes of mechanical soldiers are running amuck all over Lunar! All civilians, please remain in your ho-- *static*" Scott: "Great...." Rand: "Great, looks like we're in for a contested landing." Rand: "You might want to brace yourselves." Destiny: "No hostile entities on scanners." Scott: "Maybe we'll land on Mechanotron." --The Destiny has already landed. :P-- * Nina stands, "Shall we go?" * Scott takes Callie in his arms and disembarks the ship. * Rand takes Kyoko's hand and heads out to Lunar. * Nina picks up Ebony and stuffs him in her backpack so he can sleep more -Nina has acquired Ebony (*enables snoring) * Nina follows everyone Scott: "I know the way to Rashana..." * Scott heads out to Rashana. Teal: "You sure, Scott? I think we should trust Tammaris, she seems to know more about it than you do..." * Rand follows Scott. Teal: "Besides, you're kinda emotionally distraut right now." Tammaris: "...." Scott: "Right... Tammaris, lead the way." Tammaris: =) Tammaris: "Thanks!" Tammaris: "Well..." Tammaris: "Rashana's in a cave just east of here. =)" Scott: "But if I ever find out who cast this curse on Callie, I'm gonna kill the son of a bitch...." Tammaris: =| * Scott follows Tammaris. Nina: "What are our chances of getting there without getting into any fights?" --The party soon reaches a small cave entrance...-- * Scott looks down at Callie... the worry still showing in his eyes. * Rand points at the cave entrance, "There's a maze in there, isn't there?" * Teal enters the cave, wondering if anyone else will too... * Nina follows Teal * Scott follows Teal... * Rand and Kyoko follow. * ~Zigfried follows * Tammaris keeps walking. * Scott walks along in the ruins of Rashana... * Tammaris almost stumbles over a rock, but regains her balance. Tammaris: "Mm!" Scott: "Now where can we find the way to break this curse." --A short distance inside the cave, it opens up to reveal what's left of the city of Rashana. Large, metallic buildings, with outsides that alternate between gleaming metal and rust dominate the landscape as the various lighting fixtures still emit an eerie glow...-- Tammaris: "Hey! We're here! =)" Rand: "At least the lighting still works." Rand: "Where is the laconia?" * Tammaris examines the area. --The area seems quiet, too quiet...-- Tammaris: "Hmmm........" Nina: "It's quiet... a little too quiet..." * Tammaris looks at various metals with care. * Scott looks around, but his mind is still on Callie. --None of the metals seem to be the special laconian alloy...-- Tammaris: "Oh poo!" --Suddenly, mechanical rumblings can be heard approaching the group.-- Tammaris: "....??" Scott: "Take them out..." Scott: "Either it's some humvees with exhaust problems... or we're in trouble." Rand: "Looks like the lights aren't the only things that still work..." --Suddenly, a group of clawed robots accompanied by ones armed with large rifles ambush the group!-- Nina: "Take them out? Well... I hardly date people I don't know... especially mechanical ones." ===COMBAT!=== * Tammaris backs up a bit. "YaaaAAaah!" ===ROUND 1=== Scott: "You know what I'm saying, Nina... I'll keep you healthy." Scott: "My hands are full and I can't thrash, so I'll heal." * Ebony peeks out Nina's backpack, yawns Ebony: "Three Troglobots in front, three Mecha-Viles in back." Rand: "We'll thrash enough for you!" --Tammaris takes out her trusty BFG-9000. :)-- Tammaris: "Hah! EAT THIS!" * Nina starts her spell casting animation frames * Scott places his shield between his hands to defend himself and Callie. Teal attacks! Troglobot A has critical weakness to electrical attack. 6 damage. Ebony attacks! 3 damage. Rand casts Duel! * Tammaris thinks "Time to zap these guys with a family tradition!!" * Scott acquired emotional wreck +150 The waves home in on the... mechs! Troglobot A suffers 252. B suffers 213. C suffers 240. Mecha-Vile A suffers 229. B suffers 227. C suffers 243. Nina: "You phony Vile wanna-be's!" ~Zigfried prepares for a combo... Scott defends... Troglobot A attacks Zigfried! Zigfried is clawed for 175 damage. Troglobot B attacks Scott! Scott: "Damn, I wish I had my SIG Sauer 229 .40 S&W." Scott dodges the blow as he is defending... * Scott tries to evade, but it ain't easy with Callie in his arms. Troglobot C attacks Scott! Scott: "Son of a bitch!" Scott is hit for 101 damage. Scott: "I need to heal..." Mecha-Vile A fires its rifle at Tammaris! Tammaris: "Ohho........ firing at Tammy, are ya??" Tammaris is hit for 31 damage. Tammaris can counter attack all mechs! Tammaris: ;D Tammaris: "Time to make the donuts!!" Tammaris fires her BFG! Scott: "I think SC could use one of those." Mecha-Vile A is hit for 45 damage. All other enemies are hit for 12 damage. Scott: "Then again, the XP-50 plasma rifle was a better gun." * Tammaris does a little immature, "Yess!" Mecha-Vile B and C defend... Kyoko casts Healing Litany on Zigfried! All HP restored. Nina and Zigfried cast Angelic Feathers! * Scott holds Callie close to him... Troglobot A suffers 342. B suffers 329. C suffers 325. Mecha-Vile A suffers 325. B suffers 373. C suffers 319. Scott: "Okay..." Scott: "This is getting old... Kick their asses and let's keep going." * Tammaris grins... chanting as she does so. Tammaris casts Lightning Rage! Rand: "We're working on it! These things are sturdier than they look." * Tammaris stops and shouts at the 'bots. Tammaris: "Yaaaaaaaa!!" Troglobot has critical weakness to electrical attacks. Troglobot A suffers 816. B suffers 784. C suffers 848. Mecha-Vile has critical weakness to electrical attacks. A suffers 840. B suffers 872. C suffers 736. All the mechs are blasted beyond infinity! VICTORY! Scott: "Good..." Tammaris: "There! =)" * Scott refrains from yee haw'ing.... seeing how he's an emotional wreck. Rand: "Okay, so maybe there not as sturdy as I thought." All gain 2 XP. 1200 S and 180 MXP gained. * Tammaris adjusts her glasses. Teal: "No mechs are against a thunder mage..." Teal: "Where'd you learn magic like that?" Tammaris: "It's inherited. =)" Teal: "Inherited?" * Scott continues on. "While we're yakkin', we could be finding a way to cure Callie." Tammaris: ;b * Tammaris examines the area. Rand: "Scott, what are we looking for?" --In the distance, one can see some sort of control tower...-- Scott: "If I knew, I'd tell you." Scott: "But we can't waste time yakkin' and standing around." * Scott heads to the control tower. Rand: "That control tower looks like a good place to start looking for whatever we're looking for." Tammaris: "Hmm..." Nina: "Hey Tammy... why not stick around with us for a while?" * Ebony goes back to sleep --The control tower somehow seems to be fully functional...-- * Tammaris smiles at Nina. "All depends what happens after I get the alloy to fix your ship..." --The door to the control tower is wide open...-- * Scott enters the tower. Nina: "We're saving the world you know." --Despite the mechanical nature of the surrounding town and the tower itself, the party somehow feels a calmness and peace within this building, almost as if it was located on holy ground...-- * Tammaris walks along. * Rand looks at the tower in amazement, "It can't possibly be good that this is still functioning." --There is an elevator that appears to be functional nearby...-- * Scott feels the calm aura around this joint, but is not getting very calm himself. * Scott enters the elevator... * Tammaris follows. * Rand follows. --The elevator automatically takes them to the top floor...-- --When they reach the top floor, the doors open, and a path is lit along the floor for them to follow...-- * Rand exits the elevator and looks around the top floor. * Scott exits the elevator. * Nina glances around * Scott follows the lit path.. Ebony: "Zzzzz *snort* zzzzzzz" * Rand follows Scott down the lit path. --All the machines in the tower, even on this floor, appear to be functioning normally, and that air of soothing calmness remains...-- * Scott isn't getting any calmer. * Nina feels a calmness... * Scott acquires emotional stability +10.... --The path is long, but not convoluted, and remains well let...-- * Scott is still a bit of a wreck. --The group finally reaches a mechanical door...-- Scott: "Rand, open that door." * Rand tries to open the door. --The door opens easily, leading into a cavern of sorts...-- * Scott heads in... with Callie in his arms, and the worry still showing in his eyes. --The cavern has a large stone door at the other end...-- * Rand looks incredulously at the cavern, "Why is there a cave at the top of a tower?" Teal: "We are underground, but this is very strange..." Teal: "Maybe what's on the other side of that door will hold our answer?" Rand: "Yeah... maybe..." Scott: "Who knows... let's just find what we need to cure Callie and repair the ship. The former is more important than the latter if you ask me." * Rand tries to open the large stone door. --The door opens automatically when the party is near enough, almost as if it was expecting them...-- --On the other side of the door is the hermit from the Plateau of Blood...-- Hermit: "Welcome, friends. I have been expecting you..." * Scott enters the cavern. Rand: "Uhh... hello? How did you get here?" Scott: "Expecting us?" Scott: "Look... do you know how to cure this curse Callie's under?" Hermit: "It's a long story, and yes, I have been waiting, waiting for the heroes that will rid our worlds of Zophar's kin when they returned..." Hermit: "I do... It is a curse passed down throughout the family of California Leose, or should I say, Cleo Maysic..." Scott: "Then tell me how to cure it." Rand: "Cleo Maysic? What kind of curse is it, and how is it cured?" Hermit: "Only restoring her memory, with full knowledge of her heritage and the curse, can heal her... That is something you cannot do... I, on the other hand, can..." * Scott grabs the Hermit... "THEN DO IT!" * Nina just loves the way Scott threatens everyone Hermit: "At ease, friend. It takes time... We must go slowly, otherwise it will injure her permanently..." Rand: "Scott! Calm down, you don't want to anger him if he's the only one who can cure her!" --The hermit gently touches Callie's forehead, a soft warm light forming around it...-- * Scott tires to calm down... Hermit: "She will regain her memories momentarily. Relax..." * Scott looks down at Callie... still worried, but gaining his composure back. Hermit: "The curse began many generations ago, when a group of Vile Tribesmen that sought to conquer Lunar in the name of Zophar..." Hermit: "They convinced her that Althena is evil, and as such turned her towards the ways of Zophar..." * Scott calms down substantially... Hermit: "The time, came, however, when she realized the truth and turned against those that taught her wrong. However, because of her past deeds, her family was to always be cursed, and this curse would tend to take over them whenever they felt extreme emotion..." * Scott kneels down beside her... --Callie slowly begins to regain consciousness...-- * Callie opens her eyes slowly. Callie: "Ah... ah......" * Tammaris watches with interest. Hermit: "Throughout the generations of her family, she was able to control the curse, however, through its knowledge and the fact she was distantly descended from a tribe of angels..." Hermit: "There, now, how do you feel now, Cleo Maysic?" * Scott looks down at her... his feelings unchanged... Callie: ". . . . ." Hermit: "Poor child, I suppose you're still in a bit of shock about regaining your memories, aren't you?" --The hermit lightly brushes his hand through Callie's hair...-- Callie: "... Waaah?" Hermit: "How do you feel now, Cleo?" Scott: "Look, Obi Wan... is there anything else we need to know?" Hermit: "Patience, child... All will be revealed in time..." * Callie blink blinks. Hermit: "Cleo's health is of paramount importance right now." * Callie has trouble so it seems organizing her thoughts...... Hermit: "Do you remember, now, Cleo?" Cleo: "It's... coming back.... very fast..... almost... too fast... =/" Hermit: "It takes some getting used to, but everything will be well in time..." * The hermit looks up at the ceiling. "How fitting it is that this group of heroes should assemble here, underneath the home of the last hero that led the assault on Zophar..." Scott: "I sure hope so. You sure had me worried, Cleo. :)" Hermit: "Are you feeling better now, Cleo?" Cleo: "... Scott..." Scott: "I'm here..." Cleo: "... I hope you aren't mad at me... =/" Ebony: "Zzzzzzzzzz....." Scott: "Me... I could never be mad at you. You had me worried. * Tammaris watches still. Hermit: "Ahh, how good it is to see all of you feeling well... Please, follow me, I have gifts and information for you!" Scott: "I have a few questions to ask Mr. Hermit there. About my heritage too... I've heard so many things that I don't know what I'm supposed to do." Hermit: "Ask away, friend..." Hermit: "It is a fairly long walk to where the gifts are kept..." * The hermit walks back towards the control tower... Tammaris: "... You... wouldn't happen to have any laconian alloy on ya, would you? =)" * Tammaris follows.. Scott: "Do you know anything at all of the ancient Dragon Clan of New Saith. I've heard that my lineage were members of this clan." * Scott follows. * Cleo hmms. * Nina skips merrily along * Cleo gets up slowly... still a bit discoordinated... Hermit: "Laconia? Ahh, yes... The alloy that was discovered in the small town of Laconia and named after the place of its creation... Do not worry, friend. I have plenty." Tammaris: =D Hermit: "The ancient Dragon Clan? I only know that their weapons and armor are one of the keys you need for victory, but more on that later..." Scott: "Sir... my father was known as the Crimson Knight for as long as I can remember... his armor and weapons were sealed away in a vault under our home in Dragon City..." Ebony: "Zzzzzzz... *snort* dragon wah?" Scott: "Ebony, go back to sleep." Hermit: "The Crimson Knight? That is a very ancient title indeed that only belongs to one of the Dragon Clan. Do not worry, the Crimson Items still exist!" Scott: "What of his magics, though?" --The Hermit leads them back into the tower. With a brush of his hand he opens the elevator door.-- Hermit: "The magic power of the Crimson Knight will be revealed to one who is worthy when the time is right..." * Scott takes Cleo's hand as they walk to the elevator. * Ebony feels challenged... so DOESN'T go back to sleep Cleo: "... You still gonna call me Cals?" --The elevator stops at the main computer center. Sitting on a desk in this room is a rather large, impressive looking LACONIAN MALLET!-- Scott: "Sure, Cals. :)" Cleo: "=)" Tammaris: "Oooo!" Hermit: "We have arrived. I spent many years rebuilding this place so that I could give you these gifts when the time came..." * and goes over to the desk and the mallet, "Is this laconia?" * Tammaris looks at the mallet with an odd look in her eyes. Hermit: "First, however, you must know the story of Rashana... Computer, please, display it for our friends on the screen." Scott: "Thank you..." Tammaris: "How lovely!" Hermit: "Yes, it is..." Rand: "Interesting..." Scott: "Hmmm..." * Rand turns to face the display. * Scott looks over at Cals... "Nice touch." * Tammaris oogles at the mallet..... Computer: "Yes, sir. Rashana was founded by a group of people that wanted to experiment with a technological town on Lunar. Among the founders was the creator of a metal named 'laconia,' which was named after the creator's home town." * Cleo hmms. =/ * Cleo fehs. Scott: "Hmmmm.... cool. :)" Computer: "They arrived here and began producing large quantities of the metal, and soon others came to find work here. Among those were the parents of Cleo Maysic..." Scott: "Hmmm.... very interesting." Computer: "Laconia was a unique alloy in that not only was it strong, but it possessed certain holy and magical quantities... However, some wanted to abuse the power of this metal, notably the Neo Pharosians..." Scott: "The NEOS!....." Computer: "A group of Neo Pharosians threatened the creator of the alloy in order to get him to turn over its formula, but he refused. Several days later, a suspicious power surge, caused by the Neo Pharosians, caused the water control systems to overload, flooding the town. Cleo Maysic was the only known survivor..." Rand: "Nothing out of the ordinary there." * Cleo listens intentively. Cleo: "..." Scott: "No joke, Rand..." Hermit: "Thank you, computer. That is the story of what happened in Rashana, as sad as it may be. However, all was not lost..." Scott: "Which explains the amnesia..." Scott: "Really..." Teal: "You must've been so distraut over that Call, er, Cleo, that it overloaded your mind and caused your loss of memory..." * Cleo sighs.... Scott: "Very interesting...." Hermit: "More on what remains later. However, as I said earlier, you will need special weapons in order to be victorious in this war..." Hermit: "Where should I begin telling you about them..." * Tammaris is still examining how well made the mallet is... and the way it shines... and... obsess much? =b * Nina is still alive, just has nothing to say * Ebony fell back asleep Rand: "Start at the beginning, continue on to the middle, and end at the end." Hermit: "As you wish... These weapons are scattered on both worlds. The first of which is the legendary Sword of Althena, the only weapon capable of defeating the Demonmaster..." Scott: "Okay... next..." Hermit: "The next weapon is another sword of considerable power, the Crimson Blade. Wielded by the Crimson Knight, it is said that it was blessed with power by some of the most powerful magicians in the history of Vane..." Scott: "That was my father's sword..." Hermit: "Moving along, there is the Goddess Cane. Containing a small piece of Althena's power within, it will allow the bearer to harm even the most powerful unholy beings..." Hermit: "Another of the legendary weapons you'll need is the Pixie's Whip. Millennia ago, Tempest of the Prairie Tribe wielded this weapon to assist Dragonmaster Alex in his defeat of Magic Emperor Ghaleon..." Scott: "That would be Nina's territory." Hermit: "The next legendary weapon is the Dragon Talon. Created by the Dragon Tribe for a Dragonmaster-initiate that did not choose to wield swords into battle, it is the most powerful claw-type weapon every created..." Hermit: "Finally, the last weapon is so mysterious that not even I know much about it. It is nicknamed the 'Silver Blade,' and legend has it its power comes from the spirit of a great hero that wielded it in battle..." Rand: "More mysterious items..." Rand: "Would you happen to know where we can find these items?" Scott: "Great... now we know what we need to destroy Nephar..." Hermit: "Sadly, I do not know where to locate these weapons. However, I have decided to help you all I could. I was able to discover the machines in this place that produced laconian alloy and have produced weapons of this metal for most you to use... For the others that can't use them, I have found other holy items that, while not enough against Nephar, Pharos, and Kane, should be enough to defeat the Four Devils..." Hermit: "Who wishes to be the first to receive laconian weapons and armor?" Scott: "I would." Hermit: "Very well, friend..." --The Hermit waves his hand. A Laconian Sword, Shield, Helmet, and Armor float from a closet to Scott...-- * Scott equips the items... * Scott places the crest of courage on his chest plate and star maker crest on his shield. Hermit: "I am sorry I do not have weapons for all of you, but just one item should be enough to enhance all your abilities. Who wishes to be next?" Rand: "I'll go next." --A similar complete set of laconian items floats to Rand...-- Hermit: "Next?" * Rand accepts the items, "Thank you." Hermit: "You're welcome, friend..." * Nina shrugs a shoulder and steps forward Hermit: "Friend Nina, I regret that laconia is a metal difficult to forge into whips. However, I will give you an armor, helmet, and shield made of this metal. Hopefully it will suffice for now..." --The armor, helmet, and shield floats over to Nina...-- Nina: "How'd you know my name?" Scott: "I guess he knew we were the ones all along..." Hermit: "I know all your names... I have been watching these worlds for ages..." Nina: "Who ARE you?" * Tammaris oogles at all of the computers now that she's done oogling at the mallet. Tammaris: O_o Hermit: "A friend of Althena's. That is all you need to know..." Scott: "Cool. :)" Hermit: "Who wishes to be the next?" Scott: "Cals?" * Nina moves back to put on her new armor.... Cleo: "... Hmm..?" Cleo: "Oh... right..." Hermit: "Ahh, Cleo... This armor and sword will suit you well..." * Cleo is still a bit spacey and disoriented. Cleo: "...?" --A Laconian Sword, Helmet, Shield, and Armor floats towards Cleo...-- * Cleo takes it with a nod as thanks. Hermit: "Trust me, dear child... You know not your true destiny... You will when the time comes, however..." Cleo: "...?" ~Zigfried: "I would like to be next..." Cleo: "Eh?" * Tammaris examines the high tech stuff. =) Hermit: "Do not worry, all will be revealed in time. Friend Zigfried, here are your items..." * Tammaris thinks, "Cool....." --A Laconian Gear and Claw float over to Zigfried...-- Hermit: "Finally, friend Kyoko, priestess of Althena. I regret that I could not fashion items of laconia for your use. However, I have located a Holy Robe, one wore by another priestess such as yourself that fought to save Lunar... Please, take it..." --A Holy Robe floats to Kyoko...-- ~Kyoko: "Thank you..." Hermit: "Now, I must leave you... My work here is done. Farewell and good luck..." Scott: "Thank you, wise one. :)" --The hermit vanishes...-- Rand: "Farewell..." Scott: "Nice touch. :)" Cleo: ".... Feh. =/" Nina: "He uh... didn't tell us where we could get laconia." * Cleo seems to be her normal self... plus a few extra memories. =) Computer: "Laconian sheet metal alloy has been provided for you near your ship..." Computer: "As per the master's instructions..." Tammaris: "Squiffy! =D" Nina: "Oh.. um... thanks." Rand: "Tammaris, now that we have the material, how long will repairs take?" Teal: "Well, I suppose we should leave now... What do you think?" Scott: "I think so too... Let's get going." Scott: "Coming, Cals?" * Ebony yawns, "I miss anything?" Tammaris: "Real fast....... can't get a better repair person than the one who built it! ^_^" * Cleo follows. * Cleo walks by Scott. --The elevator is wide open, waiting for the party...-- * Scott heads out beside Cleo/Cals. :) Rand: "Good, we need to get going as fast as possible." * Tammaris goes over, then trips and falls into the elevator! "Oof!" Scott: "Tammaris... just what will this do to the Destiny's warranty, anyway?" * Rand and Kyoko enter the elevator. * Scott enters the elevator with Cals. --The elevator glides smoothly to the ground floor...-- * Tammaris lays on the floor of the elevator, grabs her glasses, then gets up. Ebony: "You look familiar..." Teal: "The exit is straight ahead..." * Ebony peers at Tammy Cleo: "... And who is this bloomin' person? =b" Teal: "She fixed the ship so we could get here, Call, er, Cleo. :)" * Tammaris looks at Ebony, "I do? =)" Scott: "She's the Destiny's creator... Tammaris." Ebony: "Yeah... can't place it though." Cleo: "Ahh..." * Scott exits the tower. --When the party exits the tower, they are confronted by a large and powerful looking android!-- Cleo: O_o Tammaris: "Goo!" Scott: "Mechanotron..." Mechanotron: "Halt! I have been programmed to terminate you! Resistance is futile, you will be eliminated!" ===SESSION END===