Jul 16 2012, 03:22 PM, updated 14y ago
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As Ginny ends her conversation with that treasure hunter, she slides her hood back on shielding her face off the harsh sunlight of the dessert, her conversation with him wasn’t encouraging, rumors are that many that went in there to find treasures in this rare cave lost their lives, this cave itself is something of a rare occurrence, opening once every 100 years, but what Ginny was looking for in there isn’t the riches of the treasure, what she wants are the death of the demon spawns lurking in there. After dispatching a shadow raven off to notify her fellow demon hunters about her journey, she gave a slight sigh before dipping herself into the darkness of the cave.
As she step into the darkness, the sight and stench of rotting carcasses was strewn everywhere, she doesn’t seems perturbed by this, such was a normal scene for people like her, as she scans the surroundings, she walked towards a body that looked rather fresh;” hmm…looks at least 3 days old before he died”, as she feel the wound marks around the corpse with her dark gloved hands;“a lacuni’s blade wound, interesting…”, her mind wandered off abit, her past experiences with lacuni’s weren’t pleasant, her thoughts of Jostlin started rushing back, she snapped out of it;”focus Ginny”! As she stood, her eyes fell on some fresh footprints in the thickening dust, she spotted a trail leading up towards the depths of this hell hole;”looks like they left their meal half done, bold enough not to cover their tracks as the hunters…”, flipping out her concealed crossbow, she loaded a bolt, tip shimmering with a rune inscribed on it,”this time I’ll be the hunter and you shall be my prey lacuni”!
As she step into the darkness, the sight and stench of rotting carcasses was strewn everywhere, she doesn’t seems perturbed by this, such was a normal scene for people like her, as she scans the surroundings, she walked towards a body that looked rather fresh;” hmm…looks at least 3 days old before he died”, as she feel the wound marks around the corpse with her dark gloved hands;“a lacuni’s blade wound, interesting…”, her mind wandered off abit, her past experiences with lacuni’s weren’t pleasant, her thoughts of Jostlin started rushing back, she snapped out of it;”focus Ginny”! As she stood, her eyes fell on some fresh footprints in the thickening dust, she spotted a trail leading up towards the depths of this hell hole;”looks like they left their meal half done, bold enough not to cover their tracks as the hunters…”, flipping out her concealed crossbow, she loaded a bolt, tip shimmering with a rune inscribed on it,”this time I’ll be the hunter and you shall be my prey lacuni”!
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Cassie watched as the female Demon Hunter disappeared into the cave. So she was not the first one to find this cave of legends. It matters not. Demon hunters crave for nothing but the destruction of demons and their kinds.
'All the better for me,' Cassie thought. She would let the demon hunter clear the path ahead of her. That would make the journey that much easier. Stories of untold wealth and treasures that await anyone daring enough to venture into the caves have been repeated so many times that they have taken on a life of their own. Cassie is sure that she herself and the demon hunter will not be the only ones to visit the cave. Her only hope is that there's enough to satisfy everyone inside those tunnels. She came not for the gold nor gems. She came here seeking the knowledge of the ancients. Tomes of the arcane arts to be precise.
As she made her way into the cave, Cassie could not help but notice that the demon hunter looked curvy despite the armor she was wearing. Goosebumps appeared on her skin as a tingling sensation shot down Cassie's spine as she allowed herself a moment of indulgence into imagining how the demon hunter would look like without her armor on. As the mental picture flashed through her mind, Cassie made a conscious effort to push it to the back of her mind.
'Business first. Pleasure later,' she reminded herself as she fished out her magical source and invoked a spell to make it glow so as to light her way into the dark tunnels.
'All the better for me,' Cassie thought. She would let the demon hunter clear the path ahead of her. That would make the journey that much easier. Stories of untold wealth and treasures that await anyone daring enough to venture into the caves have been repeated so many times that they have taken on a life of their own. Cassie is sure that she herself and the demon hunter will not be the only ones to visit the cave. Her only hope is that there's enough to satisfy everyone inside those tunnels. She came not for the gold nor gems. She came here seeking the knowledge of the ancients. Tomes of the arcane arts to be precise.
As she made her way into the cave, Cassie could not help but notice that the demon hunter looked curvy despite the armor she was wearing. Goosebumps appeared on her skin as a tingling sensation shot down Cassie's spine as she allowed herself a moment of indulgence into imagining how the demon hunter would look like without her armor on. As the mental picture flashed through her mind, Cassie made a conscious effort to push it to the back of her mind.
'Business first. Pleasure later,' she reminded herself as she fished out her magical source and invoked a spell to make it glow so as to light her way into the dark tunnels.
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Walking into the a wide opening of what looks like a hall carved out of the caves wall, some areas are filled with what looks like rooms carved up to several floors with balconies facing the main route, that was not all, the routes were designed somehow as a maze, Ginny scan’s the surroundings again, an ancient and familiar magic seems to be drifting in the air ever since she came in, perplexed that she couldn’t figure what it was, she shifted her attention and trailed magical trail first instead.
The cave itself doesn’t seems too natural to her, most of the walls are well carved out and filled with ornaments which seems to depict ages when the necromancers were at their golden age, a slight realization came to her, but it was too late.
The flesh of the corpses started to burn around her, leaving the entire room filled with the stench of burnt rotting flesh, her worries weren’t the fact that the corpses were burning, the skeletons remains of the corpses started reanimating, picking up their old weapons and shields, some brandishing bows,” blood magic”! Ginny screamed, in an instance, she vaulted back and shot 2 bolts which finds its target in between of the group of skeleton warriors and archers, a huge explosion erupted, rocking the entire cave, decimating all the skeleton that was raised.
She stood up, “Necromancer, show yourself”! Ginny shouted, a slow long laughter was heard right above the 2nd floor of the cave, looking up, what she saw was beyond her imagination, stood there was a tall man, clad in black steel, his white hair short and pale in comparison to his armor, his hands holding what looked like a mace with a burning skull which dimly lits his surroundings. Ginny has always thought they were extinct, the only necromancer she has ever known or found was only in stories & lore’s from her master, and she is staring right now at one.
“Oh young one, that was quite a feat for you to track me down in parts of our domain so easily, I’d thought you were a demon if I hadn’t have a splendid show of how you move your slender body like an assassin, you remind me of someone I used to know, or are you a succubus”? As the Necromancer looked at her, he couldn’t resist feasting his hungry eyes on the slender body & thigh of this intriguing lady, her long flowing black hair pulled back showing her tender neck and her lips as red as the blood he uses every day, he wasn’t even bothered to hide where his eyes go.
The cave itself doesn’t seems too natural to her, most of the walls are well carved out and filled with ornaments which seems to depict ages when the necromancers were at their golden age, a slight realization came to her, but it was too late.
The flesh of the corpses started to burn around her, leaving the entire room filled with the stench of burnt rotting flesh, her worries weren’t the fact that the corpses were burning, the skeletons remains of the corpses started reanimating, picking up their old weapons and shields, some brandishing bows,” blood magic”! Ginny screamed, in an instance, she vaulted back and shot 2 bolts which finds its target in between of the group of skeleton warriors and archers, a huge explosion erupted, rocking the entire cave, decimating all the skeleton that was raised.
She stood up, “Necromancer, show yourself”! Ginny shouted, a slow long laughter was heard right above the 2nd floor of the cave, looking up, what she saw was beyond her imagination, stood there was a tall man, clad in black steel, his white hair short and pale in comparison to his armor, his hands holding what looked like a mace with a burning skull which dimly lits his surroundings. Ginny has always thought they were extinct, the only necromancer she has ever known or found was only in stories & lore’s from her master, and she is staring right now at one.
“Oh young one, that was quite a feat for you to track me down in parts of our domain so easily, I’d thought you were a demon if I hadn’t have a splendid show of how you move your slender body like an assassin, you remind me of someone I used to know, or are you a succubus”? As the Necromancer looked at her, he couldn’t resist feasting his hungry eyes on the slender body & thigh of this intriguing lady, her long flowing black hair pulled back showing her tender neck and her lips as red as the blood he uses every day, he wasn’t even bothered to hide where his eyes go.
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QUOTE(shootkk @ Jul 17 2012, 02:12 PM)
It wasn't long after entering the cave that Cassie realized that the cave was in fact man-made. Ancient architectural methods long lost to the passing of time. She raised her magical source high and risked a little more light. The pale blue glow filled the chamber and she marvelled at the beauty of the place.
Her awe of the place was suddenly interrupted when she felt the presence of another magic user. Stopped dead in her tracks, Cassie concentrated. The presence was masked. Whoever it was, this magic user is no novice and Cassie was sure that it wasn't the demon hunter.
'Necromancy!' Cassie suddenly realized. This form of magic have long lost favor among the current users. Like herself, new generations of magic users prefers elemental magic. This is an ancient art and the fact that the user could mask his presence shows that the user was more than adept at this.
Cassie immediately invoked another spell that increased her movement speed and homed in onto the source of the necromancy. As she sped through the corridors and chambers, a small smile formed on her lips. Battling another magic user will be most interesting. As Cassie neared the source of the magic, an explosion rocked the whole cavernous structure. Battle has been joined. No doubt it was the demon hunter.
The smile on Cassie's lips widened. Things just got a whole lot more interesting. Would she be forced to choose sides or would she be battling both combatants? As she neared a huge doorway, she could see the demon hunter standing inside a huge multi-story chamber gazing at something on one of the upper floors. Cassie also caught the tail end of the conversation, "..or are you a succubus?"
Cassie stopped a few steps into the chambers and finally saw the necromancer on the second level. She knew very well that by now both the necromancer and the demon hunter were already aware of her presence. A quick scan and a few deliberate steps later, Cassie had positioned herself so that she was facing both of them and can monitor both of their movements with ease.
"Typical of a male chauvinist," Cassie announced, directing her remarks at the necromancer. "Always starting the party without me!" As Cassie finished her sentence, she quickly unleashed an arcane bolt in the direction of the necromancer. The purple energy bolt was already halfway across the chambers and accelerating quickly towards its target. Cassie hoped that the bolt would catch the necromancer by surprise.
Her awe of the place was suddenly interrupted when she felt the presence of another magic user. Stopped dead in her tracks, Cassie concentrated. The presence was masked. Whoever it was, this magic user is no novice and Cassie was sure that it wasn't the demon hunter.
'Necromancy!' Cassie suddenly realized. This form of magic have long lost favor among the current users. Like herself, new generations of magic users prefers elemental magic. This is an ancient art and the fact that the user could mask his presence shows that the user was more than adept at this.
Cassie immediately invoked another spell that increased her movement speed and homed in onto the source of the necromancy. As she sped through the corridors and chambers, a small smile formed on her lips. Battling another magic user will be most interesting. As Cassie neared the source of the magic, an explosion rocked the whole cavernous structure. Battle has been joined. No doubt it was the demon hunter.
The smile on Cassie's lips widened. Things just got a whole lot more interesting. Would she be forced to choose sides or would she be battling both combatants? As she neared a huge doorway, she could see the demon hunter standing inside a huge multi-story chamber gazing at something on one of the upper floors. Cassie also caught the tail end of the conversation, "..or are you a succubus?"
Cassie stopped a few steps into the chambers and finally saw the necromancer on the second level. She knew very well that by now both the necromancer and the demon hunter were already aware of her presence. A quick scan and a few deliberate steps later, Cassie had positioned herself so that she was facing both of them and can monitor both of their movements with ease.
"Typical of a male chauvinist," Cassie announced, directing her remarks at the necromancer. "Always starting the party without me!" As Cassie finished her sentence, she quickly unleashed an arcane bolt in the direction of the necromancer. The purple energy bolt was already halfway across the chambers and accelerating quickly towards its target. Cassie hoped that the bolt would catch the necromancer by surprise.
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QUOTE(The Amateur Working Bee @ Jul 17 2012, 03:33 PM)
“What a hot headed brat”, the necromancer thought, casting a quick spell on his dark skeletal shield, he deflected the arcane bolts away, dropping his mace by his side, he drew a sacrificial dagger, “Such novice magic won’t stop me brat”! the necromancer laughed as he cut a wound on his shield arm to draw blood for a spell, before he could finish, Ginny drew out a second crossbow aiming at both the necromancer and the newcomer, ”I would suggest both of you to stop your duels here, my patience is short” Ginny warned, she wasn’t too keen to be in between a magic duels, the newcomer is a familiar sight to her, wizards were known to be a native of Caldeum, this one looks really young for one, but she wouldn’t underestimate any wizard considering how their reputation were.
Irritated, the necromancer healed his wound and sheathed his dagger, “So to what do I owe the pleasure of this visit from two guests? Both of you owe me some explanation considering this is MY domain, I don’t take trespassers lightly” the necromancer demanded.
Before Ginny could reply, the wizard teleported right next to her, hugging her, pressing her chest against hers grinning slyly, “im her guardian”! Cassie replied mischievously.
Blushing and surprised, Ginny shouted angrily;”What”?! I do not know who you are at all! This isn’t a game”!
Looking on while both ladies were arguing, the necromancer thought to himself; “this is such a bad time to be awake from a magical slumber”, foreseeing a much more complicated situation with the sudden appearance of two strangers in his necropolis.
Irritated, the necromancer healed his wound and sheathed his dagger, “So to what do I owe the pleasure of this visit from two guests? Both of you owe me some explanation considering this is MY domain, I don’t take trespassers lightly” the necromancer demanded.
Before Ginny could reply, the wizard teleported right next to her, hugging her, pressing her chest against hers grinning slyly, “im her guardian”! Cassie replied mischievously.
Blushing and surprised, Ginny shouted angrily;”What”?! I do not know who you are at all! This isn’t a game”!
Looking on while both ladies were arguing, the necromancer thought to himself; “this is such a bad time to be awake from a magical slumber”, foreseeing a much more complicated situation with the sudden appearance of two strangers in his necropolis.
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QUOTE(shootkk @ Jul 17 2012, 04:43 PM)
Cassie was taken aback when the arcane bolt was so easily deflected away by the necromancer. Truly this was one formidable adversary. Cassie knew immediately that pitting her skills against this necromancer would only result in her own defeat. Her mind raced to find another solution.
”I would suggest both of you to stop your duels here, my patience is short!” were the words coming from the demon hunter, crossbows raised and ready to fire.
Cassie was even more surprised to see the necromancer stopped his spell at this comment. This character was so unlike those she had heard in countless stories. Necromancers are supposed to be evil and hell bent on destruction. Well, supposed was the key word here.
“So to what do I owe the pleasure of this visit from two guests? Both of you owe me some explanation considering this is MY domain, I don’t take trespassers lightly,” the necromancer asked.
Cassie saw her chance. Quickly teleporting to the demon hunter's side, Cassie hugged her tight, completely taking the demon hunter by surprise. "I'm her guardian!" she announced cheekily. Cassie could feel the cold metal armor pressing hard against her bosom, her own thick silk robes barely offering any cushion against the metal mesh.
”What?!” the demon hunter protested, completely unable to respond in any coherent manner. "I do not know who you are at all! This isn’t a game!"
Mentally reciting a spell, Cassie quickly linked her mind with the demon hunter's so that they could communicate telepathically. "Stop protesting!" Cassie mentally urged the demon hunter.
"This necromancer is way more skillful than I have expected," Cassie continued telepatically. "If you do not play along, we will be dead in a short while! He is way above both you and I. If we are to take him, the only chance is to work together!"
Feeling that the demon hunter's resistance began to wane, Cassie released her hold on her. Out loud she spoke, "Oh! Come on, milady! You cannot still be angry at me for what happened last night, can you?"
The demon hunter looked confused but quickly played along, "You are quite right! I am still angry!"
Cassie let go of a breath she did not realized she was holding, relieved that the demon hunter is playing along. Putting on her best smile, she turned towards the necromancer who looks irritated.
"Oh! Please pardon our intrusion," Cassie said in as sweet a voice as she could muster. "You see, my lady here is chasing some demons and we were led into this cave. We got separated and when I heard the explosion, I feared the worst. It's an honest mistake!"
"What nonsense!" the necromancer replied haughtily. "There're no demons here.."
No sooner had the words left the necromancer's mouth, a blood curdling roar echoed through the chamber. A split second later half a dozen lacunis led by a huge dual-blade wielding leader broke into the chamber, hungry for blood. Fireballs started to rain down on Cassie and the demon hunter.
Cassie quickly turned and threw herself at the demon hunter and embraced her tightly again as a semi-transparent dome appeared over them. She had cast a slow-time spell. The raining fireball slowed and she was able to drag the demon hunter out of harm's way.
Cassie released the demon hunter and their eyes met for a moment. Cassie winked at her and flashed her a quick smile. Telepathically she commented to the demon hunter, "You smell really nice! But let's get rid of these beasts first, all right?"
With that she turned towards the nearest lacuni and released a couple of quick arcane bolts.
”I would suggest both of you to stop your duels here, my patience is short!” were the words coming from the demon hunter, crossbows raised and ready to fire.
Cassie was even more surprised to see the necromancer stopped his spell at this comment. This character was so unlike those she had heard in countless stories. Necromancers are supposed to be evil and hell bent on destruction. Well, supposed was the key word here.
“So to what do I owe the pleasure of this visit from two guests? Both of you owe me some explanation considering this is MY domain, I don’t take trespassers lightly,” the necromancer asked.
Cassie saw her chance. Quickly teleporting to the demon hunter's side, Cassie hugged her tight, completely taking the demon hunter by surprise. "I'm her guardian!" she announced cheekily. Cassie could feel the cold metal armor pressing hard against her bosom, her own thick silk robes barely offering any cushion against the metal mesh.
”What?!” the demon hunter protested, completely unable to respond in any coherent manner. "I do not know who you are at all! This isn’t a game!"
Mentally reciting a spell, Cassie quickly linked her mind with the demon hunter's so that they could communicate telepathically. "Stop protesting!" Cassie mentally urged the demon hunter.
"This necromancer is way more skillful than I have expected," Cassie continued telepatically. "If you do not play along, we will be dead in a short while! He is way above both you and I. If we are to take him, the only chance is to work together!"
Feeling that the demon hunter's resistance began to wane, Cassie released her hold on her. Out loud she spoke, "Oh! Come on, milady! You cannot still be angry at me for what happened last night, can you?"
The demon hunter looked confused but quickly played along, "You are quite right! I am still angry!"
Cassie let go of a breath she did not realized she was holding, relieved that the demon hunter is playing along. Putting on her best smile, she turned towards the necromancer who looks irritated.
"Oh! Please pardon our intrusion," Cassie said in as sweet a voice as she could muster. "You see, my lady here is chasing some demons and we were led into this cave. We got separated and when I heard the explosion, I feared the worst. It's an honest mistake!"
"What nonsense!" the necromancer replied haughtily. "There're no demons here.."
No sooner had the words left the necromancer's mouth, a blood curdling roar echoed through the chamber. A split second later half a dozen lacunis led by a huge dual-blade wielding leader broke into the chamber, hungry for blood. Fireballs started to rain down on Cassie and the demon hunter.
Cassie quickly turned and threw herself at the demon hunter and embraced her tightly again as a semi-transparent dome appeared over them. She had cast a slow-time spell. The raining fireball slowed and she was able to drag the demon hunter out of harm's way.
Cassie released the demon hunter and their eyes met for a moment. Cassie winked at her and flashed her a quick smile. Telepathically she commented to the demon hunter, "You smell really nice! But let's get rid of these beasts first, all right?"
With that she turned towards the nearest lacuni and released a couple of quick arcane bolts.
This post has been edited by The Amateur Working Bee: Jul 18 2012, 08:44 AM
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