Raindrop Valkyrie

It hit it, but bounced right off. Lightning Arced wildly from the impact, but otherwise, the wall didn't give way. As long as this Barrier was up, Helze's arrows wouldn't pierce it.

"Stop moving worm!!!" Ashnard shouted. He was seething with anger and rage. It was like Akuma's, except he had control over it to an extent. It wasn't a true Berserker's rage, it was the feral rage of an animal. The White Wolf stared, it wouldn't even move. She wouldn't attack Ashnard even if her master was in danger. Werewolves had a similar empathy to wolves as Rangers could with any animal. It conflicted their interests and locked them in place. The White Wolf couldn't decide and was paralyzed on the spot. Though it was about to not matter. "If you won't stop moving I will force you too. THUNDER SET!!!" a green bolt of lightning struck Ashnard in the middle of his back. Small sparks crackled everywhere on his body. Somehow he retained the bolt within himself, at least for now. Seething pain was all over his face, but it was still overridden by his rage and madness. He howled in equal parts agony and rage. "Eletrico Cage." and with those words, the lightning dispelled outwards from his body. A horrid green box surrounded Him and Marcus, along with the Ranger who had "fallen". The space was extremely small. "There is no running now." Ashnard said, as he punched the cage wall. A deadly shock permeated his body as he touched it. Well, it would have been deadly to him if he wasn't used to carrying lightning within himself. What was worse, the wall didn't even budge. Ashnard had busted 3 of his knuckles on that punch, and blood dripped from his right hand like a crimson stream. In fact, it was the same fist he landed into Marcus's shield...how was it not more damaged after slamming into a sheet of metal, being his shield? There was no way his hand could only be injured from the punch to the cage wall...unless he was regenerating.

The blow did serious damage to his shield. ((not sure if entirely metal, or partly wood...so going to have to cover my bases here.)), It wasn't a clean break, but it warped the metal. It would be possible to block with it, but it would be dangerous to so now. Nothing like a shield breaking and sending shrapnel towards your face. That would most likely happen with how powerful this Werewolf was. And if Marcus knew one thing, it was that this brute was immensely powerful. A normal person could never dream of doing that kind of damage with his bare fist. This wasn't going to be pleasant.

The Werewolf walked over to the man and picked him up by the collar of his shirt. "Well, are you dead? Worthless Ranger you are if you fall out of a puny tree and die. I will get that information even if I have to drag your pathetic ass to the Illithids and probe whatever fragments of your knowledge exist. Whether you are dead or alive I am going to find out." he said, dropping him to the ground. Her father made no attempt to stop his fall, he was either out cold...or dead. Or a third option. He was faking it. He had taught her how to do it once or twice. To Feign Death. It was a useful trick out here in the wilds. Many of the creatures here weren't very interested in dead meals. While some scavengers existed, most animals were fresh meat hunters. Most bacteria and and fungus, other nasty crawlies in the the rapidly chilling corpse of a dead animal were savage. They were almost as deadly as the creatures themselves. One never should eat something that has been dead more than a day in the Shattered Hills, it was likely to kill you. So, feigning death made animals lose interest. They didn't want to eat corpses, because they were highly dangerous here. Then a lick of fire hit Ashnard's back. He bolted around, clearly not amused. He didn't say much. He only charged directly at Marcus. He aimed a downward strike right at his head. "Your interrupting a business meeting!!!" *** Jupiter came peeling into the camp. ((I am just going to assume Oarloff listened to her, if not just tell me, I won't be mentioning him in this post so either way is fine with me so long as I know soonish.)), she had started running when out of sight of Marcus. She didn't want him to see her worrying that much. Hunter ran past her. That was frightening. It confirmed to her Helze was in a lot of danger. "Helzebeth is in danger!" she shouted at everyone. A lot looked around startled by a sudden wolf howl and a frantic woman running up to them shouting. Nobody made a move, they were all locked in position. ((that only applies to NPCs, go ahead and act as if you were fine or however your character would react. I am just blanket statementing the NPCs right now. Your guys reactions wll affect theirs most likely.))

((going to assume Marcus follows, so I am going to skip your reaction to this, unless you would like to include it later.)) It was tough chasing a Wolf trough a forest. The creatures had four legs and were made for running and sprinting. Humans and others of the Free Races? Not so much. The White wolf bounded through the forest, quickly, desperately. It was headed for her master and whatever danger awaited them. *** A crash and a loud voice could be heard...one that was animalistic and full of rage... a particular rage they had heard once before. "YOU'LL TELL ME, OR I DASH YOUR GREY MATTER ON THE GROUND!!!" It was the same voice they had heard outside the inn, the one of the supposed werewolf. More crashes, more bangs, more fighting. They were getting closer. The White Wolf, and the Half-Elf Ranger. And of course, the Cinder Knight following them. "You'll never get it out of me devil. I can tell this is something not meant for your hands and I will die before I make it easier for you to get to it." It was him, that voice it was so familiar and yet...so foreign. She almost couldn't believe she was hearing it again. So many years he had been gone. But, now was no time to reminisce. He was under attack. And then a loud crash sounded, one of a tree collapsing. It was close. And then she saw a scene she didn't want to. A werewolf standing over her father, a collapsed tree nearby. Lucky for daddy, it didn't land on him, but a werewolf might have been the worse of the two options of death. "Where is the Titan's Skin? I know you know where the Spine of the World is, I suggest you tell me." The werewolf asked. No response. His anger flared. "DON'T PLAY DEAD, A FALL FROM A TREE REALLY KILLED YOU OH MIGHTY RANGER? LUCKY ME THAT WOLF OF YOURS WON'T ATTACK ME. WHERE DID SHE GO ANYWAY? TO AFRAID TO WATCH ME PULL OUT YOUR ENTRAILS WITH MY TEETH?"

Helze noticed something new with the White Wolf. All of a sudden, it panicked. Not because of her or anyone else. It was reaction she noticed Hunter would have if he knew his master was in pain somewhere. The same reaction...the one Hunter used to have when her father was harmed. For awhile after he had disappeared, Hunter still felt him. When he was in danger Hunter got upset, visibly so, but he didn't know where he was. The wolf got upset, ran around the small cottage everywhere. He didn't sit still. This wolf all of a sudden got the same look on her face. She gave Helzebeth a long stare, one that she could interpret due to her long care of Hunter. It said one thing. "My master is in trouble. Follow me and help." And then she bolted. She started to go running through the woods, not looking back. She assumed Helze would follow her, after all that connection Helze could feel...between her and the White Wolf...while it wasn't complete, it was one she knew. This White Wolf... she belonged to her father.

Axe the Hive, they wouldn't make a very playable race. They are a little too far gone too really....well...I simply don;t think they have any higher reasoning. They act very much like insects or other things that have a hive mind/or live in a hive, hence the name. They only happen to be magcial space ants...rather than the mundane fire variety. Vex should always be off, they are kinda bloody o.p. In game? No...Ina an RP? HELL YES. Giving a player the ability to teleport whenever, how far etc they want is a little bit insane. Change the words little bit to very, that is what should be there.

Any of the races of Light I would reckon. The races of Darkness are little more than mindless monsters. The Cabal could be argued to have intelligence, but they are too concerned with killing anything that isn't them, and would never leave their home planet of Mars. Not to mention...they like War kinda a lot.

Oh I mean angry bro. Seriously....whoever thought angry was a good idea for the Cabal needs to be fired from Bungie.

No, but god dang are they annoying to fight.

Now, no taking the airplanes for a spin Cow. Cow's aren't cleared to fly planes, even on their birthdays.

I can tell you right now, most of the Ladies I play aren't nice Ladies. ((Nadia and Vixen both case in point.))

When I feeeeeeeeeeeeel like it. And thank you for the birthday wishes everybody. Means a lot to me XD. ((Jeri, next time I make a character that I can make an old coot I will XD. But it has to fit the character, or I am not doing it!!! Though I do need a break from playing ladies.))

p.s. Double Posts are allowed if you need to bump the thread/bring attention to something. So, it is in your right as a host to do so if you need people to see a deadline etc...etc... Basically, no need to worry about it. If they is ever a problem I will be the one to let ya know.

"Marcus, you should go with her. I will take Oarloff back to the group and tell them what is going on. Even if she is going to be stubborn, you have to for me please." Jupiter said, she smiled softly, trying to hide how worried she was. She took the Half-Ogre's hand gently. "Come on Oarloff, I am sure your father is worried about you, lets go back. Miss Helze and Marcus have some things they need to do first." *** The Wolf kept staring at Helzebeth. It wanted something from her clearly, but what? She couldn't quite tell. It kept it's distance however if she ever got to close it moved back before staring at her. It wanted her to follow it, but to what? *** "Well, maybe you won't have to someday. I hope you it comes. You weren't made to fight." Dia said. When a rustle came from the nearby bushes. It was Flint. The Old Dwarf had been quiet most of the last fight, and it was clear why. Most of his golems weren't here so he wasn't very powerful at the moment. Not to mention Anchor Flint was still damaged. "Boy, feeling a little blue again? Or you just still like lounging on the outside of camp?"

You will have to work a lot on the backstory for sure. Bungie did a pretty pure job on it in the game. Like we don't really know what any of the races want other than to destroy everything fro like...no reason. We know nothing of the Warminds like Rasputin other than their existence, and that they were defense systems for something. There are a hell of a lot of unanswered questions and frankly there isn't much to go on. It would almsot be like building the world yourself with a few minor gudielines.

and Hukuna ignores all of it and substitutes it with real logic. Cow Logic has way too much to do with Airplanes and hurricanes for me.

I will make sure nothing goes wrong in the CW forums... hopefully i won't have to use violence while you are gone.

((change of plans folks, that small group, things are about to get interesting.)) A howl came from the forest, it was low but it could definitely be heard. And Helzebeth easily saw it's source. A white wolf. It looked like a wild snowflake standing amongst the trees. It eyes stared directly at Helze. She could...recognize its stare. It looked at her like Hunter did. It looked at her like it had been looking for her. And while it wasn't as complete, she could feel the Ranger's Bond enough to know this wolf meant her no harm, in fact, it was searching fro her. It turned it's head slowly, seemingly gesturing to Helzebeth to follow it. *** "You were in another battle? How much fighting do you do Dru?" Dia asked. She had a genuine curiosity, Dru could feel it. "Oh, I am sorry. I don't mean to pry. But, you say the elements aren't just for fighting. This means you are forced to fight for now, doesn't it?"

I am also going to need to know what to do in Graterras with Marcus then. I sent you a pm so you could discuss that with me there. I need to know pretty soon.

Stop man your going to make me cry for real XD. And I am not joking. Going to miss ya alot.

I wish you the best of luck in life. P.S. I am bad at this sappy shit... But, it has been fun this ride. I enjoyed all of it. I really enjoyed having you along in Graterras, and I am going to miss that if you can't ever come back to it. Kinda a bit selfish, but I love your characters, while they might not be the craziest or the most off the wall, they are very believable and I like that. I hope your life treats you well old pal.

We got a head count on who is where yet? WOuld be nice to have an updated lsit here in the OOC, and if we do just point me too it XD>

Psssh, I am just screwing with them cause it is fun. What us Host types do. Fun to watch them run about like little ants terrified of what could come.