[RP] The Magi Saga - The Mandate of Magic

[Neo Emolga]

Jysan Ryderan, Faerie
Shadow Guild
Savire, Dyrin
Affected RPers: @Morzone

Shadowblot Poison was created with some pretty powerful Shadow Magic, but Captain Blackwood and his friends could use it while not having a clue as to what the stuff was actually made of. In fact, it was probably better that they didn't. That one bottle would give him plenty to work with to do what he needed to do per our lovely arrangement, but it also made sure he and his friends didn't make more of the stuff without me knowing about it.

It also made him think twice before assuming all faeries were just harmless, miniature bug people.

After leaving the tavern, I decided my work here was done. Savire would be fine with some well-equipped assassins, and if not, I had so many possible backup plans for these people in case things didn't work the first time. This town was so beautifully politically incorrect, which allowed the options to be open. In fact, it was moments like these that I really enjoyed being creative. Now if Savire was one of those righteous, holier-than-thou kinds of places, this would have been a much more complicated ordeal.

I had taken a moment to survey Savire from the tavern rooftop when I noticed a seagull with unusually green eyes. Very interesting. To everyone else around here, that wouldn't mean anything, even if they got up close enough to notice it in the first place. But to me, that was an indication of something completely different. I wasn't quite sure exactly who they were, but I knew enough to be confident that was no ordinary seagull.

"And good day to you," I smiled to the seagull, knowing whoever this was would get the sign I discovered they were a fellow mage. "What brings you to this lovely little town, my friend?"

[Morzone]

GreenLeaf LongBranch, Ent
Wind Guild
The docks, Savire, Dyrin.
Affected RP'ers: @Neo Emolga

Greenleaf mentally sighed. He hadn't expected his bird to e found so quickly. Then again he supposed a seagull sitting still and watching a single person, and a faerie at that, would attract some attention. due to which he had only cast sight sending spells onto the bird, and not voice sending. He supposed he'd just have to bring the Faerie back to the docks where Greenleaf remained hidden.

The seagull bobbed its head to show it understood the Faerie then took off. It remained a few feet above the roof top, flapping its wings and boobing its head in a way trying to convey that it wanted the Faerie to follow it. After a moment of this improvised body language, the Seagull turned and flew off and headed for the docks. It circled with the other seagulls then dived below Greenleaf's pier, landing on the ent's arm. As it landed, Greenleaf took the spell off the bird and returned his sight to his normal body.

[AWA1997]

Jason Richardson, Werepyre
Shadow Guild
Flying over Dyrin
Affected RPers: @Alphys

"I agree that not everyone would, but if everyone could, then enough would to cause that kind of problem. At that point, you'd have crowded streets and crowded skies in many areas."

Izuru Natsume
Fire Guild
Skybound City
Affected RPers: @FedoraChar

"I not know neither." Izuru said. "But I pretend before I know. Try not stand out before find out."

[Neo Emolga]

Jysan Ryderan, Faerie
Shadow Guild
The docks, Savire, Dyrin
Affected RPers: @Morzone

This unusual seagull didn't say anything, but it did bob its head to show I was on the right track. I didn't have a problem with it, considering mages tried to keep our ways secret to everyone else in special cases like these. Not to mention given the current situation with magic, it was totally understandable.

When it took off, I followed and it led me to an ent. My guess was this was definitely a member of the Wind Guild. They had the magic that did this kind of thing all the time. I was a little surprised a member of the Wind Guild had be called in to find me, but then again, far stranger things have happened.

"Well, hello there," I smiled at the ent, wondering what he needed my special services for. "What's the scoop?"

I was ready for any kind of news.

[Noblejanobii]

Delbin Kawa, Encantado
Water Guild
Flying over Dyrin
Affected RPers: @Gaster

"Most people can swim but the seas aren't overcrowded," Delbin countered. "Most people can ride in a boat but the oceans don't have traffic issues. What's to guarantee it'll happen in the skies if it hasn't happen in the seas?" Delbin sneezed to the side. "Is it usually this cold up here? I didn't realize the temperature would be so low up here."

Rima Omarah
Shadow Guild
Lesonia, Raya (Shadow Guild Chapter Meeting)
Affected RPers: @Velocity, @Saraibre Ryu

Rima followed along quietly as each member was introduced. Much like the Shadow Guild, the Wind Guild members were very diverse. Rima found this interesting and felt she would have little trouble keeping track of them but worse case she knew several other members would have less trouble than her. It was then that the High Speaker inquired what the usual proceedings were for the rest of the meetings.

“Well,” Saryus continued, “it is quite simple really. Usually we have reports from each branch of the guild about progress against the regime as well as other things. Though, lately, many Shadow Guild meetings have been interrupted. It is why the meeting is being held here today. All other locations were deemed too susceptible to attack given the recent increases in invasions of our meetings.” Saryus looked over the crowd that stood before her. “With that we will move forward to the first topic of reports. Currently the largest problem on our scales is the ever growing possibility of traitors lurking in our midst. Each branch has been mandated to search its members for any signs of a shift in loyalty. Were there any such findings?” A deadly silence settled over the hall before Madder and Maiden stepped forward again, their eyes cast low.

“We, um, we found several traitors within our branch,” Madder replied quietly. “It appears they were working on plans to take the branch down, and us with it, but they failed when we got one of the traitors to crack. The Prisoner’s Dilemma is very useful for interrogations but when it works it is somewhat depressing.” Madder cleared his throat. “All of the members that were accused and convicted of being traitors were disposed of. We are still investigating a few leads, but the more we search the deeper this rabbit hole goes, and the more members we lose from our branch. We will keep you all updated on the proceedings of it all but it seems our branch may require member transfers if too many members are weeded out.” With that, Madder and Maiden melted back into the crowd. No one else spoke up on the matter of traitors, a tense air filling the room.

“That is unfortunate, Madder. Our condolences are with you, and we wish your branch only prosperity. Nevertheless, I must remind you that you cannot show any mercy to anyone, no matter their relation to you.” Chiying’s words of warning echoed throughout the room, but the implications were obvious. While it was unlikely, there was always a possibility that Madder and Maiden themselves were traitors, one or both, and if this were true, then they would have to be eradicated as well. “In addition, Lady Saryus I must inquire something.” The Byakko demon turned to the succubus. “Have you taken the necessary precautions to prevent traitors from infiltrating this meeting. A remote location is hardly a deterrent.”

“I have done what I can, but with limited resources comes limited results. We will just have to hope that a remote location was enough of a deterrent, Master Chiying.” Chiying did not seem satisfied with this answer but decided to let it go. Saryus turned back to the crowd. “Unless the High Speaker and her guests have anything to add to the previous topic of discussion, we will move on to the planning of potential missions in this land as well as cooperation with the Wind Guild.”

[AWA1997]

Jason Richardson, Werepyre
Shadow Guild
Flying over Dyrin
Affected RPers: @Noblejanobii

"Most can swim, but not near as many can live in the water." Jason said. "And for many species, if flying were an option, it wouldn't be near the strain that swimming is as the air is thinner than the water, allowing you to just glide through it without much energy once you level out." Jason nodded. "Yeah, the higher you go, the colder it is because the ground collects the heat. Do you need me to drop down a ways?"

[Noblejanobii]

Delbin Kawa, Encantado
Water Guild
Flying over Dyrin
Affected RPers: @Gaster

Delbin gave Jason a confused look. "Thick? Water is not thick. It is very thin. This air though, it is like passing through syrup for me. Not easy and not comfortable. It is very easy to pass through water, especially with currents there to push you along. I love it. So easy, and takes much less effort than walking." Delbin shook his head. "No it is fine. It gets colder in the water too depending on where you are. This is not the worst I have endeared, I assure you."

[AWA1997]

Jason Richardson, Werepyre
Shadow Guild
Flying over Dyrin
Affected RPers: @Noblejanobii

"The molecules air are more spread out than the water. To you it may feel thinner, but if I had to guess, I'd say that that's more due to your body being designed for water instead of air. In fact, we're far enough up that the air is really, really thin. And there are air currents as well that serve the same purpose as the water currents." He nodded slightly. "If you say so, but let me know if there is any reason for me to lower myself for you."

[Noblejanobii]

Delbin Kawa, Encantado
Water Guild
Flying over Dyrin
Affected RPers: @Gaster

"Don't talk to me about science, I don't care about science. As far as I'm concerned, water is thin, air is thick, and more people would swim than fly is they were capable of doing both without too much struggle," Delbin replied with a huff. "I will be fine, thank you."

[AWA1997]

Jason Richardson, Werepyre
Shadow Guild
Flying over Dyrin
Affected RPers: @Noblejanobii

"Ugh, you're definitely just as stubborn as Zelda. I heaitate to say this, but you may be worse, actually. I'll know for sure after I get to know you better." Jason said.