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Housy is quite proud that not only did she show up, but she also brought her many bug friends with her. She nods along, also frustrated by elder's interest in preserving history but not exploring it. One of the caterpillars peaks out from behind her wing and takes one of the birthday candles. She quietly chitters in a sing-songy language with her bugs, and they collectively decide to creep through the massive entryway. |
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TOPIC | [L&S] Mystery of the Shadowlit Mansion
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Housy is quite proud that not only did she show up, but she also brought her many bug friends with her. She nods along, also frustrated by elder's interest in preserving history but not exploring it. One of the caterpillars peaks out from behind her wing and takes one of the birthday candles. She quietly chitters in a sing-songy language with her bugs, and they collectively decide to creep through the massive entryway. |
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Eldritch was intrigued by the note, and followed the directions to the manor. Once inside, she listened to the young Veilspun with the blueprints, and then looked around at her surroundings. Definitely intriguing. She grinned, and waved off the offer of candles. "Oh don't you worry about me." With a grin and a gesture, a handful of glowing lights shimmered into existence near her head. "I've been exploring the deep depths of the ocean so long, [b]I know how to make my own light.[/b] But good on you for thinking ahead!"
Once candles had been lit and handed out, Eldritch cautiously made her way forwards. She couldn't help but feel as through she were on another dive, the dark around her forcing her to rely more on her ears and senses of smell or touch rather than her eyes. When she heard ticking from behind [b]a single door that seems to have a small layer of dust over the handle[/b], she couldn't help but reach out to open the door and see what was making that sound.
Eldritch was intrigued by the note, and followed the directions to the manor. Once inside, she listened to the young Veilspun with the blueprints, and then looked around at her surroundings. Definitely intriguing. She grinned, and waved off the offer of candles. "Oh don't you worry about me." With a grin and a gesture, a handful of glowing lights shimmered into existence near her head. "I've been exploring the deep depths of the ocean so long, I know how to make my own light. But good on you for thinking ahead!"
Once candles had been lit and handed out, Eldritch cautiously made her way forwards. She couldn't help but feel as through she were on another dive, the dark around her forcing her to rely more on her ears and senses of smell or touch rather than her eyes. When she heard ticking from behind a single door that seems to have a small layer of dust over the handle, she couldn't help but reach out to open the door and see what was making that sound.
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Tamura clutches the tattered directions, scanning the area as she arrives at the manor. She takes the time to scout the perimeter for every angle. [i]No immediate threats[/i], she concludes and enters the manor. From the moment she enters, she’s on alert, analyzing methodically for an ambush or any sign of a threat.
Tamura remains silent and watchful of the group as the animate Veilspun runs her mouth. She’s witnessed someone of her caliber once in her early days. Once. [i]No one ever comes back the same.[/i]
Tamura shakes her head at the candlesticks. Although she appreciates the offer, as it is better than nothing, [i]a Banshee is always prepared[/i]. Tamura strides past the Veilspun, and as the darkness settles in, she taps the side of her helmet, and a pale green screen encompasses her vision. Her body almost vanishes, save for the pale shimmer.
Tamura climbs the steps, making note of everyone else who has chosen this path. She hangs back, picking up on the soft ticking sound. [i]A trap perhaps?[/i] She wouldn’t be surprised. Tamura arches her neck back with a soft crooked smile. [i]This could be fun.[/i] If it were her comrades, she wouldn’t hesitate to approach and disarm potential traps. She’s done it countless times before. But this… she knows no one and has no sympathy for them. Her claws sink into the wood as she braces for the outcome, failed or not.
Tamura clutches the tattered directions, scanning the area as she arrives at the manor. She takes the time to scout the perimeter for every angle. No immediate threats, she concludes and enters the manor. From the moment she enters, she’s on alert, analyzing methodically for an ambush or any sign of a threat.
Tamura remains silent and watchful of the group as the animate Veilspun runs her mouth. She’s witnessed someone of her caliber once in her early days. Once. No one ever comes back the same.
Tamura shakes her head at the candlesticks. Although she appreciates the offer, as it is better than nothing, a Banshee is always prepared. Tamura strides past the Veilspun, and as the darkness settles in, she taps the side of her helmet, and a pale green screen encompasses her vision. Her body almost vanishes, save for the pale shimmer.
Tamura climbs the steps, making note of everyone else who has chosen this path. She hangs back, picking up on the soft ticking sound. A trap perhaps? She wouldn’t be surprised. Tamura arches her neck back with a soft crooked smile. This could be fun. If it were her comrades, she wouldn’t hesitate to approach and disarm potential traps. She’s done it countless times before. But this… she knows no one and has no sympathy for them. Her claws sink into the wood as she braces for the outcome, failed or not.
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On one hand, that is a dinky cake [b]candle[/b] that doesn't do much of anything. On the other, it's more light than Alethkar's got, so he [b]takes[/b] it, albeit begrudgingly, and makes a note to put a proper lamp or somesuch in one of his satchels.
They're looking for old tomes of flight history? Probably off to the side, in some [b]dusty[/b] library. He chooses to head up the staircase to the single door.
On one hand, that is a dinky cake candle that doesn't do much of anything. On the other, it's more light than Alethkar's got, so he takes it, albeit begrudgingly, and makes a note to put a proper lamp or somesuch in one of his satchels.
They're looking for old tomes of flight history? Probably off to the side, in some dusty library. He chooses to head up the staircase to the single door.
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[center][emoji=gear size=1] [font=Papyrus][size=6]Bella[/size][/font] [emoji=gear size=1][/center]
You tried to enjoy the party, you really did. It just feels like you're always out of the loop, like everyone around you is in on something you aren't. It's always been difficult to stick around dragons, as hard as you try - so when an invitation arrives to slip away from the party, you don't hesitate at all. It's pretty telling that nobody seems to notice you've gone.
You're taken aback by the energy of the Veilspun. You expected to slink away into a quiet mansion, not encounter the manic eyes of a dragon with something to hide. You flinch back, your ears pressed against your head, and try not to be noticed by the dragons surrounding you.
As much as you wish you could disappear, the darkness makes your fur prickle. You hate the way it watches you, waiting for your decision, and in a moment of fear you [b]pick up a lit candle[/b]. You'll never go without a light, not ever.
Once the other dragons have dispersed, you approach the Veilspun on light, nervous feet. "Hey. So, we're exploring alone? You're not coming with us?" You glance at [b]the staircase that curves its way upwards to the upper floor[/b]. "It's just, this feels like trespassing. I don't want to rub anyone the wrong way..."
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@HillHouse
Yoo sorry I'm late!! I've been waiting for this for weeks! Good luck this week and congrats on such a great thread and intro (and such an interesting host dragon!)[/hidden]
Bella
You tried to enjoy the party, you really did. It just feels like you're always out of the loop, like everyone around you is in on something you aren't. It's always been difficult to stick around dragons, as hard as you try - so when an invitation arrives to slip away from the party, you don't hesitate at all. It's pretty telling that nobody seems to notice you've gone.
You're taken aback by the energy of the Veilspun. You expected to slink away into a quiet mansion, not encounter the manic eyes of a dragon with something to hide. You flinch back, your ears pressed against your head, and try not to be noticed by the dragons surrounding you.
As much as you wish you could disappear, the darkness makes your fur prickle. You hate the way it watches you, waiting for your decision, and in a moment of fear you pick up a lit candle. You'll never go without a light, not ever.
Once the other dragons have dispersed, you approach the Veilspun on light, nervous feet. "Hey. So, we're exploring alone? You're not coming with us?" You glance at the staircase that curves its way upwards to the upper floor. "It's just, this feels like trespassing. I don't want to rub anyone the wrong way..."
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@HillHouse
Yoo sorry I'm late!! I've been waiting for this for weeks! Good luck this week and congrats on such a great thread and intro (and such an interesting host dragon!)
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Tink is intrigued, she came with lantern in hand. The noise coming from up the staircase calling her attention.
Tink is intrigued, she came with lantern in hand. The noise coming from up the staircase calling her attention.
[center][color=#C71585]Day 1 - The Front Hall
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Josephine chuckles at Venus’ antics and takes one of the candles, dimming her own lantern in the process. “I would hardly turn down a dramatic prop to hold! Thank you, dear, I am already quite taken by the [i]atmosphere[/i] of this birthday celebration. I cannot wait to see what secrets lie just up ahead!”
She admires the great pillars as she passes through and limps slowly up the staircase, imagining the kind of songs would fit the atmosphere best. Something dark and intense, or lighthearted and playful? She leans in towards the door to listen in on the ticking sound, tapping out the rhythm against the floor. [/center][center]
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[color=navy]OOC: Had to rush to make it in the morning before I went to work so I went back to add a bit more! Excited to participate in a HillHouse (and brokenstone!) original for the first time :D
Day 1 - The Front Hall
Josephine chuckles at Venus’ antics and takes one of the candles, dimming her own lantern in the process. “I would hardly turn down a dramatic prop to hold! Thank you, dear, I am already quite taken by the atmosphere of this birthday celebration. I cannot wait to see what secrets lie just up ahead!”
She admires the great pillars as she passes through and limps slowly up the staircase, imagining the kind of songs would fit the atmosphere best. Something dark and intense, or lighthearted and playful? She leans in towards the door to listen in on the ticking sound, tapping out the rhythm against the floor.
Josephine chuckles at Venus’ antics and takes one of the candles, dimming her own lantern in the process. “I would hardly turn down a dramatic prop to hold! Thank you, dear, I am already quite taken by the atmosphere of this birthday celebration. I cannot wait to see what secrets lie just up ahead!”
She admires the great pillars as she passes through and limps slowly up the staircase, imagining the kind of songs would fit the atmosphere best. Something dark and intense, or lighthearted and playful? She leans in towards the door to listen in on the ticking sound, tapping out the rhythm against the floor.
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OOC: Had to rush to make it in the morning before I went to work so I went back to add a bit more! Excited to participate in a HillHouse (and brokenstone!) original for the first time :D
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Luna excitedly grabs one of the candles, delighted by the flickering flames. The ticking sound coming from one side is intriguing, but she decides to go into the dark hallway, drawn by the unknown.[/center]
Luna excitedly grabs one of the candles, delighted by the flickering flames. The ticking sound coming from one side is intriguing, but she decides to go into the dark hallway, drawn by the unknown.
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Zelus was curious about the invitation, and he'd had enough cake, so he decided to follow the directions and see what happened. Upon reaching the manor he was unsure, on the verge of turning back. He didn't want to trespass on someone's property and get in trouble.
But there was already a crowd there and his sense of adventure was tickling, so , after hearing her explanations, he thanked the Veilspun and decided to stay.
As a Shadow dragon, Zelus was comfortable in the dark, but his work with the bioluminescent fungi in the Wispwillow Grove had also given him an advantage. He can easily make his hide glow and illuminate his surroundings in a faint blue light, a more brilliant one with some effort. He thought he might as well take one of the candlesticks, it wouldn't hurt to be extra prepared, but in the end decided [b]his own source of light[/b] would suffice, leaving enough supplies for other dragons that might need them.
The carved figures on top of the marble columns drew his eye, they almost seemed to be staring back, but he couln't ignore the sounds coming from the room upstairs. He glances at the staircase and goes up, [b]approaching the door with a small layer of dust over the handle[/b].
Zelus was curious about the invitation, and he'd had enough cake, so he decided to follow the directions and see what happened. Upon reaching the manor he was unsure, on the verge of turning back. He didn't want to trespass on someone's property and get in trouble.
But there was already a crowd there and his sense of adventure was tickling, so , after hearing her explanations, he thanked the Veilspun and decided to stay.
As a Shadow dragon, Zelus was comfortable in the dark, but his work with the bioluminescent fungi in the Wispwillow Grove had also given him an advantage. He can easily make his hide glow and illuminate his surroundings in a faint blue light, a more brilliant one with some effort. He thought he might as well take one of the candlesticks, it wouldn't hurt to be extra prepared, but in the end decided his own source of light would suffice, leaving enough supplies for other dragons that might need them.
The carved figures on top of the marble columns drew his eye, they almost seemed to be staring back, but he couln't ignore the sounds coming from the room upstairs. He glances at the staircase and goes up, approaching the door with a small layer of dust over the handle.
@DuskAwakening
Venus turns to look at Bella, her expression softening a bit.
[columns][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/101344216][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/1013443/101344216p.png[/img][/url][nextcol] Well, you won't be [i]alone[/i] alone so long as you don't go wandering off ahead of everyone else! But the blueprint can't leave the front hall or else the doors leading into the other rooms go poof!! Don't ask me how it works, it's a magic thing and the elders [i]really[/i] don't like talking about this place!!! But I did show this to an Arcanite buddy of mine and they tried to explain it to me! Something about... "magic matrices"???[/columns]
@NocturnistheDark
[columns][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/101344216][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/1013443/101344216p.png[/img][/url][nextcol] Oh, you have a phoenix?! I've heard those are really rare!!! Well, be careful not to light anything on fire, heh- I dunno if there's anything here that's super flammable.[/columns]
@Seaserpent2
[columns][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/101344216][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/1013443/101344216p.png[/img][/url][nextcol] I've never really been at sea at all before, but the ocean gets pretty dark, doesn't it? I dunno if it'll be [i]that[/i] dark, but considering this place is [i]crawling[/i] with Shadow magic, you never knooooww...~[/columns]
@stormdrink
Venus bows dramatically.
[columns][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/101344216][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/1013443/101344216p.png[/img][/url][nextcol] Thank you, thank you...!!! Unfortunately, I can't join you in exploring, but I think the map'll let me know where everyone is!!![/columns]
@jaceofharts
[columns][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/101344216][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/1013443/101344216p.png[/img][/url][nextcol] There's definitely [i]something[/i] important here, with how guarded all of the elders are about it. They kinda refuse to tell any of us about it, so I really don't know [i]what's[/i] in here, but I think it probably has something to do with Light flight.[/columns]
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[hidden title=OOC]putting all the Venus responses here just to make it easier for organization
there'll be an edit with more later I kinda forgot I was writing this until rollover happened and so I'm submitting it after rollover to save it
also @/jaceofharts funnily enough one of the dragons I was considering for this event's host was a Cryptkeeper[/hidden]
@DuskAwakening
Venus turns to look at Bella, her expression softening a bit.
@NocturnistheDark
@Seaserpent2
@stormdrink
Venus bows dramatically.
@jaceofharts
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Venus turns to look at Bella, her expression softening a bit.
| Well, you won't be alone alone so long as you don't go wandering off ahead of everyone else! But the blueprint can't leave the front hall or else the doors leading into the other rooms go poof!! Don't ask me how it works, it's a magic thing and the elders really don't like talking about this place!!! But I did show this to an Arcanite buddy of mine and they tried to explain it to me! Something about... "magic matrices"??? |
@NocturnistheDark
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| Oh, you have a phoenix?! I've heard those are really rare!!! Well, be careful not to light anything on fire, heh- I dunno if there's anything here that's super flammable. |
@Seaserpent2
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| I've never really been at sea at all before, but the ocean gets pretty dark, doesn't it? I dunno if it'll be that dark, but considering this place is crawling with Shadow magic, you never knooooww...~ |
@stormdrink
Venus bows dramatically.
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| Thank you, thank you...!!! Unfortunately, I can't join you in exploring, but I think the map'll let me know where everyone is!!! |
@jaceofharts
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| There's definitely something important here, with how guarded all of the elders are about it. They kinda refuse to tell any of us about it, so I really don't know what's in here, but I think it probably has something to do with Light flight. |
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OOCClick to expand this section
putting all the Venus responses here just to make it easier for organization
there'll be an edit with more later I kinda forgot I was writing this until rollover happened and so I'm submitting it after rollover to save it
also @/jaceofharts funnily enough one of the dragons I was considering for this event's host was a Cryptkeeper
there'll be an edit with more later I kinda forgot I was writing this until rollover happened and so I'm submitting it after rollover to save it
also @/jaceofharts funnily enough one of the dragons I was considering for this event's host was a Cryptkeeper
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