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Characters: Mjrn, Ramza, Kain?
Progress: Ongoing
Summary: Indigo Dragon hunt
Location: Esto Gaza
Date: June 1804 (pre-Tidus/Yuna wedding)
Warnings: TBA
Mjrn had no more love of the Lost Continent's cold climate any more than she did when visiting Narshe. There had been little thought in her mind to return...but people in need could not be ignored. If the dragon was truly a threat, then she would aid in eliminating it. That her new partner, Ramza, might posses relevant knowledge would be a boon to them as they sought the creature. If Kain was able to join them, all the better. Hopefully soon, the people of the holy shrine would be secure from the threat.
Thus it was that the young dragoon paced at the edge of town with spear in hand, waiting for her partner to arrive. She was eager, bordering on impatient, and it was all she could do not to run off without him. Yet her demise in Narshe had cooled her head a little; there were promises made regarding her welfare, and Mjrn would do her best to keep them. She glanced up to the sun, barely past midday. He would be here soon, she hoped. In the meantime, the young Viera remained watchful, all the more so for her diminished senses.
Progress: Ongoing
Summary: Indigo Dragon hunt
Location: Esto Gaza
Date: June 1804 (pre-Tidus/Yuna wedding)
Warnings: TBA
Mjrn had no more love of the Lost Continent's cold climate any more than she did when visiting Narshe. There had been little thought in her mind to return...but people in need could not be ignored. If the dragon was truly a threat, then she would aid in eliminating it. That her new partner, Ramza, might posses relevant knowledge would be a boon to them as they sought the creature. If Kain was able to join them, all the better. Hopefully soon, the people of the holy shrine would be secure from the threat.
Thus it was that the young dragoon paced at the edge of town with spear in hand, waiting for her partner to arrive. She was eager, bordering on impatient, and it was all she could do not to run off without him. Yet her demise in Narshe had cooled her head a little; there were promises made regarding her welfare, and Mjrn would do her best to keep them. She glanced up to the sun, barely past midday. He would be here soon, she hoped. In the meantime, the young Viera remained watchful, all the more so for her diminished senses.
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Date: 2010-06-13 01:01 am (UTC)Hurrying along, Ramza came to a slow halt once he spotted a long-eared woman nearby. The Viera looked terribly out of place in this drab setting, much like how Fran looked out of place aboard Balthier's Strahl. Figuring the woman to be a kin of Fran, Ramza did his best not to stare at her long ears. "I beg your pardon, miss." He said with a faint smile.
"Are you 'Mjrn'?"
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Date: 2010-06-13 01:30 am (UTC)She dipped her head in a polite nod, smiling as she greeted him. "Aye, you are correct. Ramza? It is a pleasure to meet you at last." She glanced around briefly, but turned her red eyes back to him. "Kain Highwind ought to join us at any moment. I believe he will be of great aid, for he has mentored me and is wise in the ways of dragons."
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Date: 2010-06-13 03:34 am (UTC)"The pleasure is all mine." He recited quickly. Noticing that the Viera seemed to be slightly distracted, Ramza glanced over his shoulder to see if the third member of their party was anywhere near. "I take it he shall be late." Ramza replied. "Fear not, I would rather wait for our third comrade than rush to face this dragon-like fiend with just the two of us."
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Date: 2010-06-13 06:59 am (UTC)He kept an eye out for her when he arrived, since he'd recognize her right away. It took a little bit of looking around, but finally he noticed her and the other fighter who'd signed on for the hunt. He headed toward them and simply nodded greeting once he was close. As usual, he was serious and ready to get to their task right way. "Are we ready?"
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Date: 2010-06-13 08:45 am (UTC)And she was right. The young Viera perked up as Kain joined them, a pleased smile forming briefly before her features grew serious once again. "Aye. Let us seek this creature."
She turned and began to head toward the town, though she spared a glance at Ramza as she walked. "You stated that you heard of a similar description; to what are you referencing?"
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Date: 2010-06-13 10:11 pm (UTC)Ramza smiled faintly as he nodded towards Kain before turning his attention towards the Viera. A frown appeared briefly as he thought back upon the events that transpired between a former Templar and his eternal love. "You see, in my world such a dragon existed. A beast who matches the description of the fiend we seek now. Although, the dragon I speak of was no mere beast, but rather a beautiful woman cursed by a wicked cleric." Wondering idly how Beowulf and Reis were doing, Ramza silently prayed for the safety of all his comrades.
"Her name was 'Reis'."
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Date: 2010-06-14 05:46 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-06-14 07:45 pm (UTC)She cuts herself off, glancing around. "We ought not waste time. Let us speak on the way. We must find the dragon, above all. What comes next can be determined depending on what we learn."
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Date: 2010-06-15 02:12 am (UTC)Ramza nodded to Mjrn once she suggested they make haste. "Aye, let us not dawdle!" Hoping that the both of them were familiar enough with this land, Ramza decided not to lead for once. He was observing the area with a keen eye, but not leading in worries he would get them all lost. If Reis is truly here, then he hoped the dragon wasn't in peril.
Beowulf would never forgive him if any ill befallen upon his cursed love.
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Date: 2010-06-15 03:04 am (UTC)As they started along on their away, Kain held his spear in a ready position. He kept an eye out, as well as listening intently for signs of the dragon's presence. "Then we'll leave it to you to determine if it's her... but we may have to act anyway if the danger is too great." He figured it was probably understood, but felt it important that it was said.
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Date: 2010-06-15 05:38 am (UTC)But, she pushed back such thoughts for now. They were on the hunt and needed no distractions, including distracting thoughts. Gripping her spear, she moved onward, holding back from casting protective magicks until such time as they were truly needed.
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Date: 2010-06-15 06:30 am (UTC)Who would have guessed that the hands of a mere heretic would rescue the stepson of Count Cidolfus Orlandeau? The two were originally heirs of two different fractions, Olan Durai of the Southern Sky and Ramza Beoulve of the Northern. If fate had played its course, the two would have been future enemies upon what will forever be known as the War of the Lions. Fortunately, such a tale never unfolded.
"Stay sharp! These tall glaciers can conceal anything."
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Date: 2010-06-15 06:35 am (UTC)For the incoming hunters, she would be difficult to miss and easy to strike. Deep indigo scales were a stark contrast to the variations of white and gray from snow and mountain, marking her as one of the Holy Dragons. Her distress left her unaware, even moreso the easy target. And targeted she became- by monsters.
Whale Zombies and Gigan Octopi closed in around her. Only once surrounded, did she even become aware of their presence. It was not in her nature to fight, nor could she still her mind, even to defend herself. One step, two steps, and more moving backwards, found her attempting a retreat which only backed her against the foot of the holy mountain with nowhere to flee.
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Date: 2010-06-16 04:51 am (UTC)As soon as they neared the area, he thought he heard sounds... but it was hard to know for sure from too far away. "Something's there... Right ahead!" Kain's pace quickened and he rushed along until he could see the scene unfolding near the Cathedral. There was their prey, surrounded by a number of flying monsters. This would be no easy task with even more to fight... but Kain welcomed that. Staying in the air would be to his advantage, for sure. He readied himself to Jump.
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Date: 2010-06-16 05:21 am (UTC)Seeing little time to waste, Mjrn also took to the air. Her first target was a nearby Gigan Octopus, one that was closing in on the indigo dragon. Repositioning her spear, she descended with a cry as it tore through the creature.
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Date: 2010-06-16 05:36 am (UTC)Much like last time within the depths of the mind, Ramza willingly charged forth with steel at hand. With the Viera attacking the Gigan Octopus, the swordsman focused himself upon the Whale Zombie before him. Slicing away with little hindered, Ramza had to pace himself when the beast lurched forward to strike. He quickly dodged the creature's strike, narrowly escaping what would have been certain death if the floating corpse would have clamped down upon his head.
"Be swift! That is her!" He yelled towards the others. Despite his age, the boy certainly seemed more than capable with that sword of his.
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Date: 2010-06-16 06:26 am (UTC)Shards of ice magic from a Gigan Octopus ripped across her back, leaving her scales ripped near her wings. A below of pain rang out into the frosty air. She swung about to find the source of her agony, leaving her open to an attack from the rear, as she remained surrounded and cornered. Locating the monster who was preparing for another blast of Blizzaga, Reis finally gave way to instinct and opened her mouth to breathe.
Gold streaks of electricity streaked out of the dragon's mouth, crackling and crashing with thunderous sound as they coursed around and through the monster. The Thunder Breath was enough by itself to destroy the Octopus, finally freeing Reis to seek better footing against the attacks. She scrambled for a position two more feet up the mountain on an outcropping of rock just big enough to hold her and no more. Defensible against ground attacks, but for anything in the air, an easy mark to hit.
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Date: 2010-06-16 07:13 am (UTC)The Haste aided his motion and he regained footing without problems. Then Kain had just enough time to get airborne yet again. He jabbed his spear once more into the creature, sending it plummeting down with that blow. But he didn't pause to savor that victory, already turning to face the next incoming creature.
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Date: 2010-06-16 07:51 am (UTC)She didn't pause to savor that victory, attempting to dart past them to reach Reis and defend her as best she could. Though the dragoon was swift, she couldn't avoid attacks completely. As she closed in, a Blizzaga ripped into her from behind. Mjrn gasped, nearly falling to her knees in pain. She whirled around, having just enough time to cast Cura on herself and the nearby dragon before taking to the air again.
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Date: 2010-06-16 08:10 pm (UTC)Once Mjrn rained restorative items down upon the heads of the bloated zombies, Ramza rushed forth with steel at hand. Swiftly, the boy dispatched the nearest Whale Zombie with what seemed to be little effort or no effort at all. The Phoenix Down snatched the bulk of the Whale Zombie's health, harming it critically. It was then that the sharp edge of Ramza's blade cut through its side as he raced past. Slicing it from head to tail, Ramza snatched his blade from the beast's hind as it crashed into the ice. He landed upon the snow a tad breathless, but still full of vigor. Ramza wiped his blade off briefly upon the snow before darting towards the fray once more.
With Kain was preoccupied with another fiend once Mjrn's magic reached him, Ramza sought for another beast to kill. Previously Reis and Mjrn felt the brunt of the Blizzaga spell cast by a Gigan Octopus nearby, so the heretic picked one of those to kill. Their magick were lethal towards them, so the quicker they lulled to death, the better. Rushing forward towards the nearest one, Ramza's blade met with flesh once it tore through the long tentacle of the hideous monster. A loud wail erupted from the beast, one that didn't last for long once the heretic's blade struck it a second time. However, just when he was about to take his leave of it, a painful whirlwind of ice nearly shattered him.
Another one of those green-hued octopuses struck, and much like the other, it was blasting magicks at whoever was near. Ramza fell to his knees, the black spikes of his armor covered with frost.
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Date: 2010-06-17 03:58 am (UTC)Yet her previous hesitation and retreat placed her too far from the others to be of direct aid to them. And little chance to alter her position presented itself, as a Zombie Whale floated up before her. With no opportunity to dig in to a defensive position, the creature lashed out, using it's mighty tail to knock her off the outcropping and crashing to the ground. A blessing and a curse, for the fall addled her mind for some long seconds. Still once she came to herself, the realization she was mere feet away from her friend came to the forefront of her thinking.
Sacrificing some of her own vitality, she drew from the strength of her bloodline to heal Ramza's wounds. Her Gift served to melt away the frost coating his armor as well. Assured that he could resume fighting in full health, she lashed out with her claws, slashing at the Octopus threatening them both.
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Date: 2010-06-18 06:38 am (UTC)As he came back down, Kain immediately struck at the Octopus, unrelenting with his attack.
Unfortunately, he was too focused on that attack to see the incoming Venom Breath from a Zombie Whale off to the side. The blast hit him head on, and he gasped as the venom effect set in. It felt like being hit with poison and stop all at once, as he found he was suddenly frozen in place, with that sickening draining of health as well.
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Date: 2010-06-18 07:20 am (UTC)Since Reis and Ramza were together, Mjrn darted ahead to help save Kain. She took another blast of Blizzaga in the process, staggering to her knees as she gritted her teeth. Oh, did that sting. Quickly, she downed a potion, managing to get back to her feet.
Once more, she moved forward. Upon getting into range, she tossed a Phoenix Down on the Whale Zombie. The reviving magic caused it to crash to the ground a moment later. Mjrn nearly lost her footing, but she held on and turned to Kain, casting Esuna.
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Date: 2010-06-18 04:03 pm (UTC)Moving much faster than before, Ramza snatched up his sword once more to strike into the side of the Octopus that attacked him. The beast fell in shortly later thanks to the combine efforts of their attacks, especially Kain's lance. However, what of the Whale Zombie that Mjrn attacked. The fiend wasn't dead yet, but soon it will be. Dashing over towards the weary beast, Ramza readied to plunge his blade within the creature’s side to ensure a swift demise.
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Date: 2010-06-19 06:22 am (UTC)Weary though she felt, Reis closed the distance between herself and that final monster. Another spray of lightning bolts came forth, jolting the creature until it too was destroyed. With all her energy spent, she sat back on her haunches in the snow, the once smooth surface riddled signs of battle. Try as she might, she could not spot the one face she sought.
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Date: 2010-06-19 09:22 am (UTC)Seeing that last Octopus go down, Kain turned and gazed around. The area where they'd been fighting was still incredibly cold, but there didn't seem to be enemies present to blast any new spells at them. Turning now to the group, he nodded a thanks to Mjrn, before focusing on the dragon. Mostly, he wondered what they would do next... or what they could do.
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Date: 2010-06-19 07:12 pm (UTC)And she answered her own question by stepping forward, though still giving the dragon plenty of room. "You...are Reis, yes?"
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Date: 2010-06-19 08:07 pm (UTC)A deep sigh escaped him as he looked towards Reis again. "I am sorry, but he...he is not here."
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Date: 2010-06-19 08:56 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-06-20 06:14 am (UTC)He returned his eyes to Reis, fascinated as ever by any of her kind.
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Date: 2010-06-20 05:40 pm (UTC)Then she straightened and looked to Ramza. He was their information font, and so perhaps he might explain one more thing, for Reis' sake. "I hope that at least we may lift this curse? Do you know the means to restore her?"
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Date: 2010-06-21 12:17 am (UTC)"Her beloved, Beowulf, is a former Templar hailing from the Knight Templar Order. He is a companion of mine, someone who has yet to appear on Gaia. While I trust that he is well, I worry for those left behind." He shifted his attention from Kain and over towards Mjrn.
"As for curing her, such a stone doesn't here in this world. I speak of the zodiac stones. Only the Auracite of Cancer can cure her malady."
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Date: 2010-06-21 02:27 am (UTC)Discussion of a cure held her attention. How could Ramza know such things? To her knowledge, no way existed to return her as she once was. Auracite? The stone they'd given him? That held her hope? Far too many questions came to mind and without a way to express them, hearing that it mattered not, Reis slumped back down onto the snow once more.
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Date: 2010-06-22 04:43 am (UTC)"You're certain this Auracite can't be obtained? How or where did you gain it before?" But Kain didn't sound too hopeful, and there was even a somewhat- for Kain- sympathetic glance spared for Reis. Still, knowing more about it would help, just to be sure. For all he knew, though, it was like the Crystals of his own world- lost to them here, but assumed to still be at home.
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Date: 2010-06-22 07:38 pm (UTC)She glanced over to Ramza at Kain's question, thoughtful. "Artifacts from other worlds have arrived in this one before. Perhaps it might occur again."
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Date: 2010-06-22 10:38 pm (UTC)"If the stones reappear here in this realm, then I fear for Gaia itself." Ramza's words were as stern as his gaze. "The auracite, particularly the Zodiac Stones, aren't artifacts that should be taken lightly." He began. "These stones are holy relics of the Church of Gladados, prisons that house the demonic beasts residing within them. If the wielder possesses a pure heart, the stones act on the behalf of good. However, if they are wielded by those are possessed by treachery, and then the Lucavi inside of the stone shall claim them."
Taking a quick glance at Reis, Ramza frowned. "The stone of Cancer healed her because of her honest and pure thoughts. If she had been another, she would have become a fiend."
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Date: 2010-06-23 06:10 am (UTC)Trying to conceal his fears, Kain added, "And there is no other way of curing her?"
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Date: 2010-06-23 07:43 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-06-23 08:49 pm (UTC)Truly hoping that the stones weren't here on Gaia, Ramza remembered something that Agrias told him days before. "While I know of none other way to cure her, I do think my comrade, Agrias, is searching for the stones now. If they are here, we shall find them, but if not...we need another plan." He looked to Mjrn now. "We can try the healing springs, but we need to protect Reis from other hunters."
Wondering if the, King of Figaro would object to having a dragon live amongst his people, Ramza tried to think of any idea of how they could protect Reis from harm until they found a cure. "We must talk more. I shall give word to my companions, and all five of us shall speak."
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Date: 2010-06-24 04:07 am (UTC)"That would be the best course of action, until that cure can be found. They must be informed that she's no threat to them..." Especially given recent dragon attacks. Again, Kain understood to some extent what they were going through... having Zephyr had shown him that some reacted fearfully to any dragons, even an infant.
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Date: 2010-06-24 07:28 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-06-25 05:03 pm (UTC)"Let us go." Ramza said with a slight smile. "We can continue conversing within warmer settings."
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Date: 2010-06-26 02:01 am (UTC)"Very well," Kain agreed, ready to leave with the others.