Alsin examined the pet shop only to find that the only exit was where he had entered from. Alsin turned and peered out the window and saw General Buxbaum rushing towards the shop. Alsin shrugged and once again grasped his weapons. General Buxbaum kicked the door open and stepped into the shop his eye locked on Alsin. "There is no where to run, and Lord Kefka is dead. There is nothing to save you now." Alsin looked at the general, "If the Vectorian Lord is dead, there is no reason for us to fight. I'll give you a second chance, sheath your weapon and just let me go."
General Buxbaum grinned at Alsin and then lunged forward to attack. Alsin dodged the attack and was hessitant to fight back. The two fought for several minutes, but it was obvious Alsin was holding back. As the two circled General Buxbaum managed to catch Alsin slightly off guard and his blade caught Alsin on the side of his chest. The wound was slight, merely flesh this time, but enough proof for Alsin that only one of them would walk away from the fight. Alsin began to counter attack and General Buxbaum started to reel. The General had seen many battles but he had never encountered a combantant such as Alsin. Alsin pierced General Buxbaum's leg then sliced his left arm causing him to drop his weapon. Alsin kicked the General to the floor, and stood over him ready to deliver the final blow when out of the corner of his eye he could see a swarm of heroes rushing into the pet shop. Alsin stepped back, worried the mob of heroes would attack him, but to his surprise they began to assault General Buxbaum. Wounded and disarmed the General stood no chance and was killed quickly. His corpse was looted and left laying in a puddle of blood on the ground and the mob of heroes rushed off. Alsin sighed and sheathed his weapons. The walk home for Alsin seemed much longer this time, but his mind was filled with one thought, "Perhaps now, with Lord Kefka dead, there is a possibility of peace if I join the Tripower. Perhaps now is the time to approach Mason Stonehammer."
The fall of Lord Kefka (Revelation 2 of 3)
Alsin was surrounded with no where to go. A Vectorian Soldier knocked him to the ground. He rolled about the floor trying to regain his wits. Alsin managed to stand up while avoiding many strikes. He made a few swift movements with his blade killing a couple Vectorian soldiers before again being caught from a blindside and knocked to the ground. The situation seemed a bit helpless, he found himself in a sea of purple. Alsin again made his way to his feet but he stagged back from the blows that the Vectorian soldiers directed at him. Once again Alsin was knocked to the floor, and just as another Vectorian Soldier was about to strike a Radiant Heart Soldier appeared and deflected the blow.
Alsin looked around and realized he was at Market Square. The Radiant Heart army and several heroes were engaged in combat with Lord Kefka in the center of the square and around them were many more heroes and Radiant Heart soldiers attacking the little bit of the Vectorian Army that was left. Alsin stood up and just as he was about to sheath his weapons Lord Kefka's armor shot a powerful bolt of lightning toward him. Alsin dodged the bolt and decided to join the rest of the heroes in battle against Lord Kefka. It wasn't long before Lord Kefka fell to a vital strike delivered by a Radiant Heart General, the amount of heroes and soldiers combating him was astonishing, and watching him fall even more so. Alsin was relieved that the fighting was done, but the sight of all the fallen and the blood that filled the streets was all too familiar to him. He has seen such death and war before, but in the past it was his family, his kin, and his men that covered the streets. "I need to get out of this....." Alsin muttered to himself as he sheathed his weapons and started his walk to his house. As Alsin made his way past Festival square he could see Radiant Heart soldiers were finishing off what was left of the Vectorian guards. Alsin lifted his cloak over his head and made it a point to avoid the combat, yet in the distance he spotted General Buxbaum. Alsin turned the corner and made his way to the Pet Shop in an effort to stay hidden, but General Buxbaum spotted him in the distance and there were no more soldiers to fend him off.
Alsin looked around and realized he was at Market Square. The Radiant Heart army and several heroes were engaged in combat with Lord Kefka in the center of the square and around them were many more heroes and Radiant Heart soldiers attacking the little bit of the Vectorian Army that was left. Alsin stood up and just as he was about to sheath his weapons Lord Kefka's armor shot a powerful bolt of lightning toward him. Alsin dodged the bolt and decided to join the rest of the heroes in battle against Lord Kefka. It wasn't long before Lord Kefka fell to a vital strike delivered by a Radiant Heart General, the amount of heroes and soldiers combating him was astonishing, and watching him fall even more so. Alsin was relieved that the fighting was done, but the sight of all the fallen and the blood that filled the streets was all too familiar to him. He has seen such death and war before, but in the past it was his family, his kin, and his men that covered the streets. "I need to get out of this....." Alsin muttered to himself as he sheathed his weapons and started his walk to his house. As Alsin made his way past Festival square he could see Radiant Heart soldiers were finishing off what was left of the Vectorian guards. Alsin lifted his cloak over his head and made it a point to avoid the combat, yet in the distance he spotted General Buxbaum. Alsin turned the corner and made his way to the Pet Shop in an effort to stay hidden, but General Buxbaum spotted him in the distance and there were no more soldiers to fend him off.
Playing both sides (Revelation 1 of 3)
Alsin awoke to a thunderous noise outside his house. He stagged out of bed and opened his door to examine the noise. Soldiers were marching, two armies colliding outside his door. Alsin shook his head and muttered under his breath, More violence, hasn't this land seen enough wars.... As he was closing his door two soldiers wearing red and yellow garments yelled at him, "You there, we have come to end the Vectorian rule. Help us bring down the tyrrany that is upon us."
Alsin shook his head in disgust and began to shut his door when out of nowhere another soldier appeared, this one jamming his foot inside the doorway. Alsin stepped back and let the door swing open, his hand swiftly shifting to his weapons discretely. Alsin examined the soldier and noted his ensignia was that of an officer a general. The man began to speak, "I am general Buxbaum of the Radiant Heart Army, lend us your home. We have many wounded and could use an aid station." Alsin shrugged and quickly responded, "If will lend nothing and neither do I support your war. You soldiers have no place here so leave before I'm forced to make you regret your choice in coming here." Buxbaum grinned at Alsin and huffed, "So you're a Vectorian, and thus you shall die with the rest of the scum that lay dead in the streets." General Buxbaum reached for his sword but before he could even unsheath it, Alsin had slipped passed him into the entryway. Alsin quickly dispatched the two weaker footsoldiers lurking in his entryway and before their bodies could hit the floor Alsin turned around and kicked Buxbaum square in the ass. As General Buxbaum staggered forward regaining his balance Alsin spoke again, You have no place here, this is your last chance to leave peacefully. General Buxbaum turned towards Alsin and yelled "KILL HIM, HE IS VECTORIAN SCUM!"
Alsin turned and only had a few seconds to respond as several Radiant Heart soldiers began to rush towards him. Alsin drew them away from his home and into the streets and the bloodshed insued. Alsin laid waste to several Radiant Heart soldiers, but the sheer numbers were causing him to flee farther and farther into the center of the city. As he retreated he soon found himself amoungst Vectorian Soldiers who were helping him fend off and kill the Radiant Heart soldiers. In the distance, Alsin could see General Buxbaum had given chase to him and the General put down several Vectorian Soldiers with ease, he kept a keen eye on Alsin the entire time. Alsin took advantage of being surrounded by Vectorian Soldiers to fall out of combat. Alsin made his way to Festival Square, it seemed that Vector still held it firmly, but General Buxbaum and his army were advancing quickly. Alsin let out a sigh, knowing he'd be pressed to fight alongside Vector....or so he thought. In the distance the voice of Lord Kefka could be heard, "KILL THEM ALL, KILL EVERYBODY!", and with that single command the Vectorian Soldiers turned towards Alsin.........
Alsin shook his head in disgust and began to shut his door when out of nowhere another soldier appeared, this one jamming his foot inside the doorway. Alsin stepped back and let the door swing open, his hand swiftly shifting to his weapons discretely. Alsin examined the soldier and noted his ensignia was that of an officer a general. The man began to speak, "I am general Buxbaum of the Radiant Heart Army, lend us your home. We have many wounded and could use an aid station." Alsin shrugged and quickly responded, "If will lend nothing and neither do I support your war. You soldiers have no place here so leave before I'm forced to make you regret your choice in coming here." Buxbaum grinned at Alsin and huffed, "So you're a Vectorian, and thus you shall die with the rest of the scum that lay dead in the streets." General Buxbaum reached for his sword but before he could even unsheath it, Alsin had slipped passed him into the entryway. Alsin quickly dispatched the two weaker footsoldiers lurking in his entryway and before their bodies could hit the floor Alsin turned around and kicked Buxbaum square in the ass. As General Buxbaum staggered forward regaining his balance Alsin spoke again, You have no place here, this is your last chance to leave peacefully. General Buxbaum turned towards Alsin and yelled "KILL HIM, HE IS VECTORIAN SCUM!"
Alsin turned and only had a few seconds to respond as several Radiant Heart soldiers began to rush towards him. Alsin drew them away from his home and into the streets and the bloodshed insued. Alsin laid waste to several Radiant Heart soldiers, but the sheer numbers were causing him to flee farther and farther into the center of the city. As he retreated he soon found himself amoungst Vectorian Soldiers who were helping him fend off and kill the Radiant Heart soldiers. In the distance, Alsin could see General Buxbaum had given chase to him and the General put down several Vectorian Soldiers with ease, he kept a keen eye on Alsin the entire time. Alsin took advantage of being surrounded by Vectorian Soldiers to fall out of combat. Alsin made his way to Festival Square, it seemed that Vector still held it firmly, but General Buxbaum and his army were advancing quickly. Alsin let out a sigh, knowing he'd be pressed to fight alongside Vector....or so he thought. In the distance the voice of Lord Kefka could be heard, "KILL THEM ALL, KILL EVERYBODY!", and with that single command the Vectorian Soldiers turned towards Alsin.........
Log: 27012013 - Ror and Sliver
OOC commentary: Second attempt to roleplay with a PK'er at market square was with Sliver and went much better!
Log: 27012013 - Ror and Starla
OOC commentary: An attempt to roleplay with some of the PK'ers that hung out on Market Square at the time. This was with Starla.The start was lost during clean-up, but fortunately not that special.
Everything Changes (1-3)
Orn stood with a group of Radiant Heart reinforcement soldiers on the edge of the Hoan Dor forest. He gripped his battle staff nervously as he looked about at the soldiers around him. They all looked so calm, standing there chatting quietly with each other. Some talked about strategy, some technique, others, the night they spent before and the lady they spent it with. Orn felt Reggie's large head nudge his arm.
The bear spoke into his mind, 'Brother, relax. You must stay calm. You are using too much energy before the battle has even started.'
Orn looked into the eyes of the bear and saw deep caring there, where there was normally just joy and mischeif. Orn took a deep calming breath and nooded. Orn reached his mind out to the surrounding trees, listening to their ages old calm. The petty squabbles of men were like the buzzing of a passing fly to them and Orn gathered that serentiy within himself.
'You're right Reggie. We've been training for this for weeks. I am strong. I am ready. I told my Mom... my clan, I would help and that's what we're going to do. This is the right thing, for the people.'
Regggie nodded to Orn with a hint of a smile on his bear face. 'You are strong Orn and I am proud to be your brother. Even though you aren't a bear, you have the heart of one within you... Now when can we go kick these Vectorian intruders out of our territory?' Reggie bared his teeth in a grin.
Orn couldn't help but return the grin. 'We're just waiting for General Buxbaum to...' At that moment the booming voice of the General sounded from somewhere before them.
'Troops assemble! We're moving out! It's time to cleanse the city of these Vector swine!'
Orn took a deep breath and steadied himself as a cheer sounded from the soldiers around him. It was time.
The west gate was open for them when they arrived, thanks to the undercover work of Vorcet, yet the Vectorians were far from caught unaware. Troops from both sides swarmed the streets but Orn and Reggie were trained and ready. Orn would gave a command and Reggie would launch his massive bulk at a Vectorian, sending the soldier reeling toward Orn where he would find Orn's staff buried deep in his gut.
Orn was in awe of Reggie's ferocity in battle, yet the bear never once took his eye off the young man. No soldier could hardly get within two feet of Orn without catching a massive paw across the face or a mighty shove in the back. The pair felt unstoppable until they rounded the corner onto Market Square.
Orn had heard of Kefka before, but the man had seemed more like a myth than a real person. Like a story told to young children to keep them in line, yet here he was. Dressed like some kind of deranged clown and mounted upon a two legged mechanical monstrosity. Already, many of the liberation force were headed directly into the fray to face this greatest threat. Orn and Reggie looked at each other and no words needed pass between them. With a simple nod, they charged ahead.
The fight was tougher than anything Orn had envisioned during their training. Powerful beams of magic shot from Kefka's armor, and the mad clown fought toe to toe with the liberators despite it being one against many. However, Orn could see they were having an effect. Blood tricked from Kefka's mouth and his magitek armor staggered with blow after blow.
Just as Orn thought they were about to taste victory, something horrific happened. Kefka's armor shattered as a bolt of lightning struk down from the heavens upon him. The mad clown lifted into the air amongst a gathering of dark clouds. When they cleared, what came to rest before them could only be described as a god.
Orn looked to Reggie, dirty sweat dripping from his brow and already panting in exhaustion. The bear looked back and spoke into Orn's mind, 'Orn, go. When you said you would help, this isn't what you agreed to. I'll stay. I'll see this through.'
Orn shook his head without hesitation. 'No Reggie, we will both see this through.'
The pair turned to face the newly ascended Lord Kefka even as more brave souls joined the fray. The battle seemed to rage for an eternity and the atrocities were endless. Massive swarms of meteors fell from the sky upon the liberators and Orn saw lives simply sniffed out with but a flippant quip from Kefka.
Yet they persisted, all of them. This was the time. Orn pushed through his exhaustion, calling upon reserves he didn't even know he had until finally, miraculously there was a brilliant flash of light as the god Kefka exploded in a shower of magical fragments.
Orn dropped to his hands and knees in exhaustion, his chest heaving. 'Reggie... we did it.'
There was no reply.
Orn looked over to where he expected Reggie to be, where Reggie had always been since Orn was a small boy, right beside him, but the bear wasn't there.
'Reggie?'
Orn scanned the square and spotted a large smoking lump of fur about 20 yards away. He ran over, his exhaustion forgotten, and rolled the lump over, taking a large bear head into his hands. Tears streamed down Orn's cheeks as he looked upon the face of Reggie.
Orn looked about frantically. 'A priest! I need a priest here! Please!!!'
'Orn... brother...'
Orn looked into the fading eyes of the best friend he had ever known as tears clouded his vision and sobs hitched in his chest.
'It's ok... don't cry... we did it... we...'
Then Reggie was gone and Orn's life changed forever.
The bear spoke into his mind, 'Brother, relax. You must stay calm. You are using too much energy before the battle has even started.'
Orn looked into the eyes of the bear and saw deep caring there, where there was normally just joy and mischeif. Orn took a deep calming breath and nooded. Orn reached his mind out to the surrounding trees, listening to their ages old calm. The petty squabbles of men were like the buzzing of a passing fly to them and Orn gathered that serentiy within himself.
'You're right Reggie. We've been training for this for weeks. I am strong. I am ready. I told my Mom... my clan, I would help and that's what we're going to do. This is the right thing, for the people.'
Regggie nodded to Orn with a hint of a smile on his bear face. 'You are strong Orn and I am proud to be your brother. Even though you aren't a bear, you have the heart of one within you... Now when can we go kick these Vectorian intruders out of our territory?' Reggie bared his teeth in a grin.
Orn couldn't help but return the grin. 'We're just waiting for General Buxbaum to...' At that moment the booming voice of the General sounded from somewhere before them.
'Troops assemble! We're moving out! It's time to cleanse the city of these Vector swine!'
Orn took a deep breath and steadied himself as a cheer sounded from the soldiers around him. It was time.
The west gate was open for them when they arrived, thanks to the undercover work of Vorcet, yet the Vectorians were far from caught unaware. Troops from both sides swarmed the streets but Orn and Reggie were trained and ready. Orn would gave a command and Reggie would launch his massive bulk at a Vectorian, sending the soldier reeling toward Orn where he would find Orn's staff buried deep in his gut.
Orn was in awe of Reggie's ferocity in battle, yet the bear never once took his eye off the young man. No soldier could hardly get within two feet of Orn without catching a massive paw across the face or a mighty shove in the back. The pair felt unstoppable until they rounded the corner onto Market Square.
Orn had heard of Kefka before, but the man had seemed more like a myth than a real person. Like a story told to young children to keep them in line, yet here he was. Dressed like some kind of deranged clown and mounted upon a two legged mechanical monstrosity. Already, many of the liberation force were headed directly into the fray to face this greatest threat. Orn and Reggie looked at each other and no words needed pass between them. With a simple nod, they charged ahead.
The fight was tougher than anything Orn had envisioned during their training. Powerful beams of magic shot from Kefka's armor, and the mad clown fought toe to toe with the liberators despite it being one against many. However, Orn could see they were having an effect. Blood tricked from Kefka's mouth and his magitek armor staggered with blow after blow.
Just as Orn thought they were about to taste victory, something horrific happened. Kefka's armor shattered as a bolt of lightning struk down from the heavens upon him. The mad clown lifted into the air amongst a gathering of dark clouds. When they cleared, what came to rest before them could only be described as a god.
Orn looked to Reggie, dirty sweat dripping from his brow and already panting in exhaustion. The bear looked back and spoke into Orn's mind, 'Orn, go. When you said you would help, this isn't what you agreed to. I'll stay. I'll see this through.'
Orn shook his head without hesitation. 'No Reggie, we will both see this through.'
The pair turned to face the newly ascended Lord Kefka even as more brave souls joined the fray. The battle seemed to rage for an eternity and the atrocities were endless. Massive swarms of meteors fell from the sky upon the liberators and Orn saw lives simply sniffed out with but a flippant quip from Kefka.
Yet they persisted, all of them. This was the time. Orn pushed through his exhaustion, calling upon reserves he didn't even know he had until finally, miraculously there was a brilliant flash of light as the god Kefka exploded in a shower of magical fragments.
Orn dropped to his hands and knees in exhaustion, his chest heaving. 'Reggie... we did it.'
There was no reply.
Orn looked over to where he expected Reggie to be, where Reggie had always been since Orn was a small boy, right beside him, but the bear wasn't there.
'Reggie?'
Orn scanned the square and spotted a large smoking lump of fur about 20 yards away. He ran over, his exhaustion forgotten, and rolled the lump over, taking a large bear head into his hands. Tears streamed down Orn's cheeks as he looked upon the face of Reggie.
Orn looked about frantically. 'A priest! I need a priest here! Please!!!'
'Orn... brother...'
Orn looked into the fading eyes of the best friend he had ever known as tears clouded his vision and sobs hitched in his chest.
'It's ok... don't cry... we did it... we...'
Then Reggie was gone and Orn's life changed forever.
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