Private Quest [Wintersday] The Polar Expression

Zelrius

❮ Ale King ❯
B
Messages
216
Gold
0
Mastery
0
Valor
13
Event
0
Special
0
Vesuvyan
Five small fingers were held up above the crystalline and ironclad table. Zelrius lifted an eyebrow, blinking in dismay "...Fifty gold, for some chocolate?" He asked outloud, to watch the creature began to nod furiously. His red and white hat slipping back and forth as he did so. That was... expensive, to say the least. Then again, what did he expect? It's not like they probably grew it up here. Not unless it was some kind of odd, crystalized cocoa plant that existed only in this wasteland of a place. The man sighed, counting out the coins from a pouch that materialized from his inventory and laying it on the makeshift desk. The Faerin let out a high picthed thank you, swiftly swiping it all off of the table and then holding back a small little red box with a wax-sealed lid. A way to make sure the goods inside stayed fresh. useful for landers, but pointless for players like the man. A fact demonstrated by the fact that he instantly let it disappear into his inventory in the UI.

He turned, leaving the store made almost entirely from carved quartz and broken into the side of some kind of structure converted into the way that it was by the spreading of the Zalra's affliction. What a difficult and awful way for these people to live. Yet, a glance around would reveal that many in this village-outpost were Faerin. Giving ZZelrius the understanding that this is where they could likely find reprieve from the ire of the men and beastfolk of the southern-twin countries.

And it was beautiful. The pyromancer couldn't deny that as he looked up over the massive expanse of jagged, shimmering cliffs and rifts, layered with an iridescent, multi-colored blanket of snow. The sun above it shining with a cloud in the way, reflecting full rainbows in all their brilliance. His goal of the day was just beyond there. A red and white structure that jutted to one side, and fell to the other. Apparently, it was some kind of factory and mine, by the accounts of rumor and speculation by those back in Falderen. The Zalra was known for its glamour, and tales of treasuries filled to the brim with riches. Perhaps this is how they did it - with a strong, industrial economy out of things like this. There had to be some kind of loot there - advanced machinery, antique clothing or parts.

Not to mention the sheer thrill of being the first person to likely step foot in there in centuries. Probably since the Zalrisis had spread to this part of the world. A story he could take home and tell to people, that he could lay in bed and think about. Too good to pass up. He marched on, feet crunching in the snow beneath his feet. A small walk that turned more into a jog, that turned into a sprint to allow him to maneuver past the rough terrain, over the peaks and dips and forward in a rush of flame that trailed behind him. The use of dynamism in the cold, open air was a feeling the man could never quite get used to. Slowing down as he got close to the massive, stretching structure. Beginning to slow down as he looked for any sort of entrance. Blue eyes tracing up and down while circling the outside. Stopping short at the sound of footsteps not his own...

@Aerial
 

Aerial

H
Messages
107
Gold
0
Mastery
0
Valor
4
Event
0
Special
0
Dormouse
Reindeer were demons. Satan must be proud of these hell-beasts: crafted with jagged antlers, dangerous hooves, and sharp fangs. She didn't recall Rudolph ever baring deadly teeth at his bullies. Wait. Rudolph didn't even have teeth. Then again, he'd been a fictional character brought to life with cloth and wooden armatures.

But that was off-topic, wasn't it?

"I THOUGHT WE'D COME TO AN UNDERSTANDING!"


Her first encounter with the reindeer that inhabited Terrasphere nearly left her with a nasty haircut. They seemed to show remorse, though. The reindeer had allowed her to ride among their herd for a duration. It looked like they'd reverted back to wanting a bite out of her, except they weren't aiming for her hair this time.

A small bundle of pure white fur dissuaded combat. Black eyes tentatively peeked behind Aerial's shoulder. Based on his frightened expression, they were still right on their tails. The little polar bear cub clung to Aerial as she ran.

And ran.

And ran.

An odd structure appeared in the distance. Perhaps a shrine? It looked too technically advanced to be a simple temple, but... Well, either way, it'd do. She just needed to find the entrance. Which... was... Nowhere in sight. Dynamism allowed her to skirt around the exterior with ease but not a single entranceway could be found.

Fleet footwork barely managed to dodge the herd's tactical attacks. Tokyo drifting around a side of the structure, the humanoid figure hadn't been registered as there until she crashed into him. Unless the man sidestepped, they'd both end up on the ground. Whether he did or didn't, Aerial's hand landed on a button. The ground quaked, causing the reindeer to halt and uneasily step backward, and then opened beneath the trio.

Aerial hugged the cub close to her chest as she fell into the void. No good deed went unpunished.
 
Top