The Enclave

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*Lucereflame
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Posted by *Lucereflame »


The halls of the Enclave appear to have been recently cleaned, dusted, the abandoned rooms organized, the bath waters refreshed and the stockpile of "food" refreshed. a Bat had been sent to all the members of the Group that Cornello has Returned and he wishes for all others to come back and group together, and to bring in others that they trust who are gifted with sentient un life to gather, so they can begin what they originally had set out to being.
*Darkrob
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Posted by *Darkrob »


"Dani entered the estate like she did most every other day and made her way across the great hall. She stopped when she saw her twin brother sitting in his chair at the Dining table. She stood there a long moment just watching him. It had been many months since his sudden and unannounced departure.

She smiled to him and made her way to where he sat. "It's been a long time, brother" she said. He opened his mouth to say something in return and suddenly he felt her boot hit him directly in the chest, knocking his chair, with him in it, over backwards. Before he even knew what was happening or could respond. She had her Katana out and drove it right through his shoulder and into the floor beneath him. The positive energy of the blade sizzled his dead flesh as she hovered her face closely over his, the bulk of her weight holding down his other arm. Dani was always unstable and very volatile, very dangerous but she loved her brother enough not to outright destroy him. She leaned in close, her ghost white hair draped over the both of them.

"No fecking word. No fecking news. Just up and gone. You could have been destroyed and we'd never hear of it." She jerked the blade slightly, causing it to cut and sizzle more untouched flesh. "You're my brother! You're supposed to be the one who cares what happens to me! What would I be without my Twin?! You do that to me again and I'll turn your skull into a drinking goblet. You got me?!". Before he could answer (she generally had little interest in replies to her questions) she ripped the Katana from the floor and out of his shoulder. She then made her way to her room where she pretty much ripped the already destroyed bedroom apart even more than it already was, leaving Cornello to nurse a shoulder that would take a bit longer than normal to heal."
*Lucereflame
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Posted by *Lucereflame »


He remained motionless as his sister had approached him him feeling her anger, rage , possibly even the fact that she was worried about him.. but he didn't speak as the blade was driven through his flesh.. the sizzle of holy energy on his flesh scorched the wound almost instantly. He remained there as she yelled at him, his eyes never leaving her, even as the blade dug deeper into him. he just remained their on the floor i the toppled chair.

When his sister ran off to her room and the echos of her Tantrum Raged through the halls, his eyes would slowly Start to shed Crimson red tears that streaked across his face, it angered him that his sisters mind was unraveling and that he had been gone for so long. He never intended on leaving for such a time, it was to be a fast trip on across the astral to recover something that he deemed important.

His hand then reached into his pocket where he pulled a Blood Red stone affixed in a golden amulet, it on appearance would have fetched some decent kogs in the city but to him and possibly his sisters it was worth more then such things. It was the only thing he could find from the place they were raised and called home, it was Cornello and Dani's Mothers, but more importantly something that was from their home, a Relic of their home that they had to leave behind when they fled.

He turned the amulet about in his hands as he slowly rose to his feet, walking to Dani's door and draping it over the handle.. his hand moving to knock though it stopped, he simply turned and walked off to his own room in silence cleaning the tears free from his face.
*Darkrob
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Posted by *Darkrob »


It wasn't long after that, Dani was seen wandering around the estate wearing the necklace and looking absolutely peaceful. She looked very much like her long deceased mother. She would give Cornello a kiss on the cheek as she headed out to hunt for goods for the day as if nothing had happened. In her broken mind, absolutely all was as it should be and nothing important had occurred at all.

Unlife moves on...
*fuzzylogic
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Posted by *fuzzylogic »


Pandris remains silent, in her room. After receiving a letter from her brother about crafting, she had some choice words for him, but choose to hold them back once learning that Dani gave him a stern talking to.

After seeing Dani and the calming effect the necklace, Pandris goes about her normal busy. However, she has one of her helpers assist (follolw) Dani when she leaves the estate.

Every since that one night, Pandris makes sure Dani's coming and goings are known and watched.
*Lucereflame
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Posted by *Lucereflame »


Over the next few days cornello could be heard down below the main hall in the labs and training area when approached he could be seen Striking at the training dummies with a great sword that glowed with Holy light, on other days he could be found looking over the blade and a few others like it his eyes recording runes and markings each blade had. if looked upon the blades closer it would be noted each were a different variation of a holy avenger, swords used by paladins when hunting evil foes
*Darkrob
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Posted by *Darkrob »


Dani floated in the center of the large bath in her home. The air was still and the only noise present was that of the water pouring in from the pipes above the columns. She had been floating perfectly still for hours. Occasionally a servant would shuffle by but they knew enough not to bother her when she was at peace. Her moods changed so rapidly that it took little more than an unexpected noise to set her off... and that was all the cue it took.

CRASH! A tray of silver dishes toppled out of the hands of the servant and scattered on the floor. The woman froze solid. She trembled, expecting the Vampire to lash out at her... but nothing happened. No screaming, no violence... no death. She stood there, not knowing what to do.

"Pick it up and carry on" was all she heard from the direction of the pool. It was calm, it was steady... it was unusual for Dani to be either of those. The servant hurriedly picked up everything and quickly departed for the kitchen.

Dani remained floating in the center of the pool. She had a new friend staying with them. She was, for the first time in a very long time, happy. Hopefully she could convince Kalee to extend their friendship into the centuries. But one thing at a time. For now, however, Dani was content.
*juubo
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Posted by *juubo »


Kalee was a bit excited being invited into a new patron's home, the clean conditions a stark contrast from the Hive ward that were the entrance. Though her patron's unique conditions left her a little nervous when she had first entered, it was far better than some of her previous benefactors. Especially the orcs... nothing was as bad as the orcs that had taken up that human estate one time...

For now the rules were simple: avoid house guests, don't get in their way, and don't go in a door that led downward. The unsaid rules however included Dani's warning not irritating Cornello or some of the others in the house & also not to get in any fights between Pandris or Dani. That last rule was more because sibling fights are sort of fun to watch.

Meanwhile the bard's began her work posting playbills around town to get more to come to the Hive ward, filling the rough taverns with song and story. While in the house she worked at updating a few stories and poems to use the Nokomis name. She wasnt quiet sure though if the tale of "Sir Cornello the Brave & Beautiful" would be too over the top though... She would have to check with Dani.
*Darkrob
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Posted by *Darkrob »


Dani spent several day's moving about the house arranging this and that. The Table had to be a certain way, those books needed to be put back, the carpet near the fireplace changed and the entire area dusted and cleaned. She would hurry the servants along or simply move them out of the way and do it herself. She hummed a song or two, ancient ballads from her youth, as she busied herself making sure the manor was perfect for the ceremony.

Her original Funeral dress had been laid out for her to use. She sewed and patched and reset beads and clasps. She ensure it was perfect for the task.

Dani was almost in the state she was when she was Mortal. Currently, there were no signs of the madness that usually consumed her.
*juubo
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Posted by *juubo »


Kalee begun writing a tale of the Nokomis elders, spinning together information Dani had given.

"Gather round and let me tell you of the Nokomi family,
A proud group of nobility cut down in cruelty.

As the Nokomis king was lord of his lands,
All his subjects enjoyed peace at his hands.
His brothers did their part to keep things safe,
Stopping robbers, dragon's, and even helping a waif.

But one day as the family lie sleeping,
Cruel robbers came in creeping.
The Nokomis generous with wisdom and aid,
We're still attacked by some greedy blade.

Though these rogues were dispatched quite swift,
Still reminds us that some mortals desire one last gift."

She paused, reading it over agsin. It was basically all true, but needed more flourish & better cadence. Still, she did it without taking too many liberties, maybe she'd spread it around the tavern tonight.

Meanwhile she looked at her notes, a dress fitting, something comfortable in purple. She turned to take another sip of water as she stood to leave her room. This was going to be an nervous few days of not drinking.
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