Ulanor/Legend of the Marked Ones

[RavenLord]

Universe is a place, made of many dimensions, wowen into a pattern which human minds cant comprehend. It is a vast place, surround the by the emptiness. And the timelines, wowen into and between dimensions, like veins, they are spread through the infinity and beyond, carrying the influence of Keeper of Time, merging and seperating at random, except at one place where all of these lines meet and merge. The realm of Keeper.

Realm of the Keeper, Keeper's Throne Room

Keeper of time was seated on his black throne, his robes covering him. Around him was shadows, covering the places where blue lights from torch couldt reach. In front of the Keeper was the spectral image of universe. There was something wrong with the universe, it was under threat and Keeper knew the source. He reached out and through the fabric of image, grabbing a small light. Image of Ulanor, glowed and growed bigger, big enough to fill the hand of of Keeper. Something was down there, something that threatened his beloved universe. He wanted to reach out and pluck it, burn it and unmake it, yet he couldnt, not without risking the existance of the whole universe, so instead, Keeper had issued The Call and levied a group of chosen and sent them down to Ulanor with clear instructions, yet they were making little progress. Still Call was on, and there was already another group ready, waiting to be summoned.

[RavenLord]

Keeper's Throne Room/Observatory(Astrid,Razajin,Astor,Mayleen,Clife,Sig)

It is an odd experience, summon of the call. It feels like cold water washing you down. And though, it takes only but a second, it feels like much longer than that. As it ends, chosens who were summoned regain their senses and lay their eyes upon the robed figure of keepee on his throne, shrouded by shadows. And in front of him, is a spectral image of world. Walk forward, you are picked by Call and now you are under my command. Keeper of time spoke with an otherwordly voice.

Temple of Three, High Priestess' Bed Chambers,(Azshara)

Azshara wakes up to a new day, woken up by the rays of sunlight falling down on her naked body. She is on the bed of high priestess, Ayla, who is laying beside her, naked and asleep. A small rune is on her shoulder, one painted with Daemon blood.

Sleeping Lion Inn, Kaythleen's Room.(Kaythleen)

Kaythleen wakes up to a new day too, but alone. Bomani had left two days ago, in search for their other friends and other clues tied to Liberica Chaos. Sunlight comes in from window, illuminating the room. Her clothes are on the chair next to her. On the table at the opposite of her bad is her coin purse, keys of the room and a peach.

[MiscChaos]

Clife shakes off the sensation of being summoned and looks upon the shadowed figure talking to them. Something about being Called. "Hold up. First things first, what's this 'call' you're talking about? And why were we," she pauses to wave her hand towards the other people in the room, "selected? What's this all about?"

[RavenLord]

Observatory,(Sig,Astrid,Clife,Alcor,Razajin,Mayleen)

I see, maybe i acted to hastily. Let me clearfy. The Call is a spell i wowen into this your dimension. It allows me to summon people who are chosen by their gods, and levy them into my own service, and thats why you are here. Keeper replies.

[daxtinator396]

Sig shakes his head shivering abit as he suddenly ended up in the presence of the Keeper."Ughhh that's... cold. Huh?" He says looking up at the shadowy figure commanding them in his powerful voice that sounds not of this world,"Call? Your command? Who are you?" He says confused as o how he go here as he stepped forward to him.

[Reaver]

Razajin isn't even bothered by the feeling and notices the robed figure rather quickly. He walks forward and drops to one knee in respect for this person that clearly has enough power to summon people on a whim. "I thank you for chosing me among the chosen ones but I feel the same way as the other person does. Why are we here and what is the command you feel you have the authority pull me away from my god to place on me?"

[napsii]

Astrid stretched her arms over her head, not really enthused by her surroundings. She scratched her temple, shuffled a bit, then gave a sigh and at last fell still from her fidgeting. It would have been wise to be a touch more awestruck in the face of... this entity, but she couldn't help but think of him as but another soul after her many travels. It was convenient for her that another had decided to ask the obvious question... and not to pleasing reply.

She cocked an eyebrow. She already knew she owed him no service.

"Yeah, what he said." she shrugged.

[RavenLord]

Observatory(Sig, Astrid, Mayleen, Alcor, Razajin, Clife)

I explained call to your friend here, maybe he would humor you. As to for who i am, I am called The Keeper by those who know me. Keeper of Time. Keeper responds, his gaze passing from Clife and locking onto Sig. Then he turns to Razajin. I called you here because for all my power, i cant affect Material realms directly, without destroying them, but you, you can go where i cannot, and among all mortals, You have biggest chance to succed the task i have set. Keeper tells him.

[MiscChaos]

"And the task is? I'd rather have an idea of what we're doing so I can prepare accordingly."

[Reaver]

Razajin stands and pulls his greatsword out. "If it is the task of tearing a couple of those foolish mortals then I will enjoy it greatly, oh Keeper of Time."

[daxtinator396]

Sig feels cold as the being's gaze drifts over and locks upon him and he felt grateful when it shifted to another,"Then what is this task Keeper? How did you get to just use us for your own purposes? Is it that important thatwe do this task?" He asks not liking being left with more questions than answers.

[napsii]

Again, Astrid rubbed her eye and shuffled around, spinning around on a heel to examine their spectral surroundings.

"Yeah, what they said." she said offhandedly. It was convenient that all of the important questions were being asked for her, but she wasn't too in on this whole Keeper of Time thing yet.

[RavenLord]

Observatory(Astrid,Sig,Alcor,Razajin,Mayleen,Clife)

Keeper's gaze shift to Razajin, Sig then lock onto Clife. Find the book named Liber Chaotica and safely deliver it to mortal mage named Ahriman. You may kill anyone who dares to stop you and trust this, there will be many who will try. He tells the group. His gaze shifts back to Sig again. And for your question, Sig, wasnt it?, well, it's a long story, lets just say, The Call has the consent of all Deities behind it. If thats what you are wondering. he says to him.

Meanwhile Astrid notices that Observatory, though somehow covered in shadows, is actually a great dome. There are braziers with blue fires near the walls, fighting back the shadows a little and partially revealing the runes carved into walls. She also feels like someone is watching her.

[Zender_Solarheart]

The cold sensation doesn't bother Alcor in the slightest. In fact, he seems to enjoy it; the feeling reminds him of the literal bloodbaths he's taken with some of his victims' innards. To think that sanity holds people off from such exquisite pleasures. Unfortunately, it's gone all too swiftly, and he finds himself standing in front of...who the hell is this pompous dork? "Picked by Call?" "Under his command?" Alcor's not convinced...hold up, did he say "command?" He has guts, for sure...but can he back it up? Nobody orders Al around except his Dark Mistress.

Alcor's about to step up and demand proof of authority, but then the shady man identifies himself: the Keeper of Time. Okay, the Dark Mistress mentioned him...guess he's a friend of hers, then? Fair enough. He listens to the Keeper's story on his little problem, but something doesn't feel right...is he expecting Alcor to...save a world?

"Uhh hold on a second, let me get this straight... You need a group of people to save a world...and you chose me to be one of them. Yeah, uhh, I think your sources dropped a memo, Sir Keeper. I don't save worlds...I use them for sandboxes." It does sound really out-of-place to him...Alcor Morstella, the man of nicknames like "Kill-Fetish" and "Hell's Escort," is supposed to be a hero? That's no fun at all...

[RavenLord]

Observatory(Astrid,Alcor,Razajin,Clife,Mayleen,Sig)

Keeper turned to Alcor, his eyes staring right into him, his gaze chilling the very air. You will do as i say. Keeper states matter of factly. But fear not, i am not a fool you think me to be. Let me make myself clear. I dont care what you do with world or its inhabitants. Your task is to serve me, and i am sending you down there to not save it. I expect you to help me save this universe, i dont care about the mortals that live on this world. he says, his voice now colder. And behind his eyes, isnt the mind or soul of a human, no Keeper was far from human

[napsii]

"Fuck. I just wanted to like... sleep today..."

Astrid scratched her cheek and huffed a sigh, causing a rebellious strand of black hair to drape in front of her nose before she flicked it away. She didn't really care much for the semantics or rhetoric right now, surprisingly. A few annum ago, she may have given thought to starting a debate over who this Keeper character was to order her about, but a few choice encounters with Anub-Arak and the other deities of the cosmos had numbed her to nonsense like this.

Hanging lazily from her mouth seconds after that was a cigarette. Stepping over to the nearest blue flamey brazier thing, she dipped the tip in to try and light it and ignored the feeling she was being watched. If they wanted to fight, then they could.

"What do I get if I win?" she asked tersely.

[daxtinator396]

"Well Mr Sandbox you'll play nice or face my blade got it." Sig growls at Alcor threateningly. What gives him the right to pillage and destroy as he pleases? Everyone deserves a chance at life.

[MiscChaos]

Clife is quickly losing faith and confidence in this Keeper of Time. If he's willing to sacrifice a million people for a damn book, he's not the type of person she wants to work for. Especially if he's allowing people who seem to care less for the world than him to have free reign. How the hell her Serpent allowed someone like this to cart her around is beyond her. She's really getting the feeling she's going to want to find this book first. She can force the issue with this deity when she has it.

[Zender_Solarheart]

When the Keeper sends him that chilling glare, Alcor feels a sensation that he hasn't felt in a very long time: a sting of fear. It's a nostalgic feeling, really...reminds him of his very first kill. Nobody takes their first kill too well, not even him...but he quickly grew used to it. Though, once that brief sting of fear passes, he realizes that this Keeper dude is far from human...and his inner demons are far beyond human capacity, too. Perhaps Al can learn to like this guy after all? "Alright then. If the Dark Mistress can get along with you, I think I can too." he says with a grin that mixes amusement, respect, and the unique flavor of evil that he's known for.

Then, Sig has to just sodomize the mood with his goody two-shoes routine. Annoying little squirt, but at least he has the guts to threaten Alcor. "I wouldn't really mind that, truthfully. A guy like you wouldn't get it, but kills are a lot more fun when the victim puts up a fight." The grin from earlier is similar to the one he wears now, though this one is devoid of the respect that the previous one had. He's practically daring Sig to try something, but not just yet; easier to make a mess of his organs when the Keeper's not watching. If it's going to save the universe, then it should be okay; no universe means no more fun for Al, after all.

[RavenLord]

Observatory(Astrid,Clife,Sig,Razajin,Mayleen,Alcor)

Enough! Time is precious and i cant allow you to waste it. Each second is important. So ask your questions and also, Astrid, for your question, you get nothing, from me at least. Your Deities would reward you when task is done, but other than that, there will be no reward. Now, any more questions? Keeper asks.