[Game Thread] Shinoa's Game (Part 1)

[Abyssion]

Shinoa took another swig of wine, by this point buzzed enough to stop thinking about all the unanswered questions she had. She regaled the whole story of the orcs, between bouts of semi-drunken laughter.

"...And you wouldn't believe it! There was this one peasant. Big guy. Nothing but a pitchfork. Not even leather armor. He caught blade out of the orc's hand with that farming tool, and disarmed it. Poor thing went running. Cleaved that one down the spine before he could escape. I let the peasant have one of the orcs' greataxes and some armor, so... Let's just say I feel sorry for the next burglar that tries to steal from his home."

After more laughs were had, Shinoa said goodnight and stumbled back to bed, managing to change into nightclothes before falling asleep.

 

1. Get everything together, including gear and enough rations for the journey. She'll bundle up the daggers and plans to stitch together her cloak of resistance to be able to holster them all when she has some downtime. She'll also wear her red, lacy mask.
2. Say goodbye to Simon, obviously
3. Stop by and check on Jessi and Able before she leaves, though she won't say a word to them, nor will she stay longer than necessary.
4. Send a message to Meno as he requested. I'll post that in a second.

 

Dear Lord Meno Car,

I have interrogated the witches as much as I could in one night. Seems they learned their magic through some sort of "divine intervention" nonsense. They seemed to have a few allies as well, and I got some names. One is an old man named Jensen from Rumri who would give them food from time to time. Maybe you have already dealt with him? The children also boasted of powerful friends, and I believe you could coax them out of hiding if you declare that the White Reaper is holding them. I shall leave the details up to you. I insist, however, to keep them in my custody. I would not risk having their "friends" come and rescue them while they're being transferred. I shall return as soon as I can.

-Signed
The White Reaper

[Spazztick]

End to a Long Day. The story of the battle with the Orcs brought both gasps and laughs from Simon, being rather amused at the feats of the man with the pitchfork. Shinoa's time spent with Simon was the much needed distraction she needed, letting her wind down from the events that had transpired that day. It was a wonder she was able to stay on her feet, but she had proven people countless times, that she is far more than she may seem. Simon returns to his work and Shinoa heads off to bed, finding sleep welcomed her far easier with the aid of wine.   The Garden Shinoa sat staring into a star filled sky, the moon full and bright, shining down upon her. A sense of unnatural relaxation washes over her, finding there to be no reason for worry where she is. She gingerly kicks her legs back in forth, the sound of splashing water drawing her attention down to her legs. She sits at the edge of a beautiful circular pond, with water clear enough to see through and white marble lining it's edges. The water is warm and the air has just the right chill to balance it out. She wears clothes that are not her own, a silken gown, which wraps modestly around her and ends just above the knees. She noted how perfect it felt upon her skin, then proceeded to look around. Looking around she realizes she sits upon an open dais, with a number of pillars surrounding her, that stretch up as if they're holding the sky in place. A vast array of plant life, from flowers she knows to those she has never seen, wrap the pillars in bright and meaningful colors. There are marble statues beyond the pillars, down among more plant life. The statues are of varying creatures, a horses with wings, a dragons, a unicorns, a giant bird being among them. Tree's surround this open place, leaving a canopy of green to hang out at the edge of the garden. "The Garden?" She knows what this place is called, but why does she know it, she can not recall. She holds her hand up and see's the mark clearly upon her palm, twisting to see it mirrored on the back of her hand, only this time she notices that it's the sun that's reflected on the other side, it's eclipsing states represented. It glows with a warmth that soothe her and so she lowers her hand back down to her side, resuming kicking her feet back and forth, leaving ripples across the surface of the water. She follows the ripples with her eyes, until they collide with other ripples, causing her to look up at the source. A blonde woman with flowing golden hair down to her feet, walks atop the waters surface. Her sky blue eyes reflected both the star filled sky, and the water below. She wore a white silken gown with golden trim, that came down to just above her knees, just like the one that Shinoa was wearing. She is the most awe inspiring creature that Shinoa has ever seen, words like beauty and grace, could not do her justice. Truly no words could describe the feeling she felt, as her breath was taken away. It looks as if she is about to speak, but as her mouth moves, her vision fades slowing into darkness and Shinoa awakes. Shinoa opens her eyes slowly, feeling better rested than she has in her entire life. She tries to grab ahold of the dream she had just had, knowing there is a reason to want to hold onto it. Why she wanted to hold onto it, she was not sure. The dream dances at the foreground of her thoughts, before it is gone like all the others. The sunlight can be seen peering through her high windows, letting her know it's morning. She gets up and prepares to start her day, knowing she has many things to do to prepare for her journey. In the back of her mind she knows things are going to be different, but why does she know that?

End Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Overview. Chapter 1 Overview Meeting with Family, learned of father's intention to go see Shinoa's sick mother. Received a mission from Meno Car, in regards to witch hunting. (Complete: Paid.) Interaction with three of the Lords of House Nesko. Arrived at the Church, met a number of children capable of divine magic and knocked two of them out cold. Met Maggie and was branded with the Symbol of Desna. Interacted with a giant dragon illusion, fought through magical darkness and lost a few of the kids. Met a dwarf of all things and sparred around with him, before ending up with two kids as prisoner. Read the Note from Miakata and was invited to a meeting. Was ambushed by a band of Orcs, fought them and killed them, met the Stable Hand and Pitchfork Master. Returned home, locked up and interrogated children and had a nice night of bonding with Simon