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[Quest] Collecting the Final Elements.... [Mirage/RE/Open] - Vikram - 06-22-2012 They had traveled from the firey heights of the Veins of the Gods, only to have their path directed back to one of the places that had been necessary to visit on this round about path toward the acquisition of magic. It still weighed on the stallion's mind, how the simple words of a god did not directly translate into the tasks that were given. Dig up gems indeed! It wouldn't be easy to dig up lava stones from the sea floor unless low tide and those stones coincided. Doubtful. That would be too easy, a matter of waiting and finding the right location. Yet there had been a name dropped, that of a dragon who dwelt in the oceans. Somehow, thought Vikram as he paced over soft sands and toward the lapping waves, he doubted this would be another small dragon of the sort that bonded with equines. No, he suspected this individual to be something more similar to his mother or her mate, great and terrible in size. Golden eyes gazed past the white-topped breakers that rolled in to wash over dune and stone, foaming over scoured shores to wash up the small treasure of the sea for some little while before greedily sucking them back into the depths again. Without hesitation he waded out, knee and hock deep, allowing the salty water to roil around his legs and dampen chest and barrel and wings. His long tail was lifted above the grasping waves, but its tasseled tip was quickly growing lank with moisture. "I ask to speak with Jörmungandr, dragon of the sea, should it so suit his fancy to speak with such as I." His deep voice rang out, louder than the rushing rumble of the waves. RE: [Quest] Collecting the Final Elements.... [Mirage/RE/Open] - Mirage - 06-22-2012 Despite the Light magic that defined Mirage’s soul, the Lord Solar still saw her for what she was, a dark moon follower, a shadow, a wraith upon the lands. It was to be expected from a god who could see all things, but it still made the mare feel like she was being cut open on an examining table. The presence of Vikram was comforting to her, and she followed him once more, to find this dragon who might help them uncover the next ingredient required for the dragon-stallion’s enflamed breath. RE: [Quest] Collecting the Final Elements.... [Mirage/RE/Open] - Random Event - 06-24-2012
RE: [Quest] Collecting the Final Elements.... [Mirage/RE/Open] - Vikram - 06-24-2012 In response to his call, the ocean moved. Not just the steady inward roll that it always had, no. It roiled like the waters beneath a heavy storm, splashing the hybrid and getting him increasingly wet, even as his twitching ears caught the high pitched clatter of rocks and shells vibrating against themselves and the sand. For a moment he wondered if this had been a good idea, before any opportunity to flee was erased by the emergence of the creature he'd called. An enormous head rose from the waters, the salty liquid cascading off the scaley face of the dragon. Vikram watched in quiet awe as the beast rose up, dwarfing him in a manner he'd not experienced in many a year. And then, this was so much more than what he'd seen amongst his dragon kin. Yes, he felt rather tiny now, insignificant against the magnitude and sense of ancientness of the one called Jörmungandr. In the midst of this there was a wild, gleefull moment in which the hybrid looked toward the mare and golden dragon beside him with a grin, wondering if Akaith now understood his first comment to her, about being small. His voice was deeper than his own, rumbling like thunder rolling overhead while a strange rain shower soaked his petitioners. Vikram didn't budge as the dragon swam closer, instead gazing up into a face that blotted out the sky from his view. "I fear the ones who reside near here all but have forgotten you, Jörmungandr. But I was sent by the God of Light and Fire to beseech you for aid in bringing to the surface the lava stones that rest beneath your waves. They are necessary for my quest to gain the fire breathing capabilities of my mother's kin." RE: [Quest] Collecting the Final Elements.... [Mirage/RE/Open] - Mirage - 06-25-2012 Turmoil was born, the ocean churned around them, beneath them. Though they were surprised at the sudden requirement to hold steady against the thrashing waves and shifting sands, their stance remained unmoved, their bodies firm and strong against the tirade of the sea. Mirage tilted her head up, reducing the amount of saline liquid that might splash up near her eyes, her svelte flutes tilting backwards to prevent an infection borne of the liquid also. A rumbling, the sound of the ocean floor moving, vibrated through them, though Akaith recognised it as a dragon moving, and they braced themselves for what might come. RE: [Quest] Collecting the Final Elements.... [Mirage/RE/Open] - Random Event - 06-26-2012
RE: [Quest] Collecting the Final Elements.... [Mirage/RE/Open] - Vikram - 07-01-2012 It was pleasant as always to hear Mirage speak, stating now how she and Akaith stood by him in this. Admired how steady her voice was in the face of a creature greater than the dragons she was familiar with, greater even than the ones with whom he shared kinship with. It amused him to see the sass from Akaith, and he nearly laughed aloud when she stuck her tongue out at him and blew smoke. But his attention was drawn, inevitably, to Jörmungandr. He smiled and bowed his head to the dragon of the sea in acknowledgement of the great beast's words. Actually, he was familiar with the name, courtesy of his mother's late night stories of dragons of great renown and great size, of legendary tasks. But he'd never heard the tales about the little dragons, which made him wonder now. Yet he hadn't time to linger long on those thoughts, for there was a growing sense of pleasure when Jörmungandr volunteered to get the stones for him, and asked nought in return. Merely tasked him with rigging up something to carry them in. And then the great dragon was gone, diving beneath the waves and taking the rain with him. Snorting softly, Vikram retreated to the shore, shaking the salty water from his wings for now. "What do you think would be the best way to carry the stones?" He inquired of mare and dragon, glancing back to them before sending his gaze down the shoreline that was now strewn with debris washed up by the waves that Jörmungandr had kicked up. One thing caught his eye, and he paced over to sniff at the empty shell of a turtle. It was rather expansive in size, if shallow. Contemplatively the hybrid nudged the edge of the shell. "Perhaps we can set up some sort of carry-all with this." RE: [Quest] Collecting the Final Elements.... [Mirage/RE/Open] - Mirage - 07-03-2012 Akaith listened intently to the dragon, her own draconic senses senses picking up nuances that might have been missed by the equine souls beside her. He was a cheery dragon, and longed to help them, and yet, he could not provide a way to carry the bounty of the sea - it was yet another task that they would have to aid Vikram in completing. It was willingly that the mare and dragon then brainstormed furiously over how they could help, indeed AKaith's scales were impervious to any heat and she could carry some just in her claws, but that all depended on exactly how many stones were required. RE: [Quest] Collecting the Final Elements.... [Mirage/RE/Open] - Random Event - 07-05-2012
RE: [Quest] Collecting the Final Elements.... [Mirage/RE/Open] - Vikram - 07-07-2012 Standing beside Mirage, he watched as Akaith worked on the turtle shell, ears tilted forward with curious interest. The nimbleness that the dragon possessed made him somewhat jealous, knowing his own body would never have the ability to work his surroundings in such a fashion. When the dark mare touched him, he glanced to her with an inquisitive look. Her news was greeted with an understanding nod, and he brushed his muzzle briefly against her neck. "I appreciate your help, both of you." His gaze returned to Akaith just as she was finishing the harness and testing it, and he admired the way it put together. But then Jörmungandr returned, setting the sea to boiling again, making putting a storm back into the sky. Automatically Vikram turned to look, watching as the great sea dragon bent his massive head down to drop hot stones into the turtle shell, stones that glowed in the colors of fire and blackened the interior of the shell even as they evaporated the little moisture therein. Jörmungandr spoke, first a warning and then to wish luck upon the hybrid. A warm feeling filled Vikram, hearing himself referred to as Dragon-Son. It felt right, and pleased him immensely. But not nearly as much as he was pleased when the sea dragon bestowed a gift upon Mirage. An amulet, possessing interesting magic. And then he was gone, disappearing into the waters almost as though he'd never been there. But the drenched landscape belied that, carrying the promise of renewed life in its folds. "It suits you." He murmured as he nosed Mirage's shoulder, smiling warmly. "I suppose that means we should go then, Akaith. If you need a brief rest, or to steady the shell, you're welcome to rest it on my back for a moment or two. I think I can bear the heat that long." Back was that giddy grin, knowing his quest almost over, and it lingered on his features even as he turned back for the Veins. "See you soon, Mirage." |