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[WhiteLily]

*Sierra smiled and traced a heart in the sand* Well, if you were out of the job, where would that leave me?
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*Kelli knew of the Styx water and it's poisonous qualities, also that the cure was very rare, almost nonexistent.* What can you do? What can WE do?

 

[boxers]

"right beside me" Scott said seriously. He got up and walked away

 

[WhiteLily]

*Startled Sierra got up and went after Scott* Was it something I said?

 

[boxers]

Scott had disappeared. He was getting to emotionally involved but there was just something about this chick that drove him crazy.

 

[WhiteLily]

*Sierra sat back down, upset now. She fought the tears and flopped backwards into the sand grabbing handfuls and squeezing the tiny grains. Scott drove ehr absolutely crazy! But she loved him, did he love her?*

 

[sampson x]

((Sorry, don't know what to post. I'm not sure if my character knows about Styx water or not, or if he even knows that much about the Dis.))

 

[dramaking]

ooc: I can't guarantee but I doubt it, unless there is more to him than meets the eye he has never heard of Dis and elves are only legends But that's my own opinion based off of my geography and your city might be more knowledgable than most.
Hard to imagine though

 

[WhiteLily]

ooc: Okay, I feel so out of the loop. What the shiz is going on?

 

[Shadowseldil]

(((Samson, I'm going to use your character a little, as it makes more sense. If you don't like it, I'll delete it.)))

Daethalion looked at Kelli. "There is little I can do that I have not already done. Styx water, while not a lethal poison, attacks neuromuscular tissue, essentually crippling the victim. The victim does not die from it, but they are nothing when they recover. It is impossible to tell where the poison entered, because its pus, while clear, discolors platelets. You should put pressure on the wound now, Kelli; you will see it too has begun to change color slightly, though not much because of the salt.
"There is good new and bad news. The good news is that, with the various tournaments held here, the medical staff is well skilled with poisonings and they will likely have the antidote for Styx water. The bad news is that the poison may have already done some damage; I cannot say all what it will entail, but likely he will come back with less strength then he knew. Perhaps he will find one arm impotent, or he may be plagued with constant pain somewhere, or even uncontrolable spasms. It is impossible to say what will come of this, but I have done all I can do for him."
Daethalion nodded to Kelli, then gave an indifferent glance to Zhash, and strode to the door. "Wait," Zhash said, "Where are you going?"
Stopping in the doorway, but without looking back, he said."If you will excuse me, I would like to be gone before the medical staff I summoned arrives. You can imagine who will be first on their list of suspects. Tell them the poison is Styx water, proof positive; give them that rag if they do not belive you; they must do the rest. In the meantime, you had best all watch your backs. If it was those monks, as I suspect, they will likely not take news of his healing very well. Kelli, we will meet soon again. Farewell."
Daethalion walked out the door and made himself invisible to the human eye.

 

[sampson x]

Zhash just stood there staring at the door as Daethalion strode out of existence. He was shellshocked, and that was the only way of putting it. His only relief was knowing that Atlas would probably come out of this alive. How well, none could tell, but alive none the less.

Shortly after Daethalion's departure, a small band of medics walked in the door. Without even consulting the bystanders, a few of the doctors immediately kneeled and started work on Atlas. One managed to venture, "What do you know?"

Zhash quickly responded, "It's Styx poisoning through the wound on his shoulder. I can prove it." Zhash held out the rag with the blood sample on it.

"I see. Well, it won't take long to revive him. I'm not sure how you're going to like him when he comes to, though. The wound looks old, and the poison has had a long time to work."

Zhash just nodded, watching as the doctors pulled out various herbs and powders to apply to Atlas' wound. Zhash didn't have time to watch what the others were thinking, he was too concentrated on the doctors' work.

About fifteen minutes later the doctors stood and began to leave. Zhash started, "Wait, where are you going?"

"We've done all we can. He should be coming to in a few minutes now. Allow him to rest for a while."

 

[WhiteLily]

*Kelli had kept with Atlas the entire time. She kissed his forehead and sang softly to him. When the medics had come in she knew he may not be the same after being so long without the cure.*

 

[dramaking]

ooc: This could be very difficult...I can't remove Atlas' arm and as much as I want to use spasms that is far to Paolini for my taste...I want to some how make him a chemical dependent through this but I don't know how yet...I'll find a way but help would be welcome...

 

[WhiteLily]

ooc: Pull a House. Become dependent on painkillers becaiuse of an injury that you don't want to face.

 

[Shadowseldil]

(((Argh, I had a post, but due to technical difficulties, it did not get posted. I'll try to duplicate it tomorrow.)))

 

[dramaking]

ooc:

This may be my last post for a month so here is what I have to say:

First WhiteLily, you read my mind I just need an unused medival painkiller. I could be busy, now here are my intructions.

Sampson X, you have the first job. You have to A. gain the alligence of Avalon then B. go to Camador (the landlocked capital of Amoria where Alecia Brightstar, Jakim Dracosbane, Cador Solomon and the boy Emperor are. I don't know if you know there personalities but they are fairly simple (remember the first three know Atlas VERY well, one having been his all but sister, the other being nearly his brother and the third practically being his father)

WhiteLily, have a good time working on the romance. Please don't make her hate Exeter and add a lot of plot twists you have a month Also go to Camador with Sam

Ringmaster, you have to come with the dwarves and dramatically escort the characters to Camador.

Shadowseldil, you have a difficult job.
I am giving you Atlas' character. I am not going to tell you what to do I want to see how it plays out.
Don't kill him and if possible aim drop in the addiction (A little House but more Holmes, check the begining of "Sign of Four" if you are willing to try)

I may...may be able to post IC later but I can't bet on it.
Well that's about it, I am going to try to post occassionally while I am out.
Thanks guys, good luck and really you can trade what you are doing if you want to but that is step two so however you like it.
See you later

 

[WhiteLily]

ooc: Okay, prepare for a serious drop in posting until dramaking gets back. See you in a month!

 

[sampson x]

((Yeah, see ya! Hmm...now this means we have to wait until Shadow posts for Atlas...))

 

[Shadowseldil]

(((Ugh, that does change things. We'll let's see what I can do then. I'm going to wait until next time to post for Atlas.)))

Daethalion returned to his hotel only to leave a note for Vlasdimir to be delivered to the Villefort suite. He then went to his favorite part of the beach to wait and stare at the ocean, becoming no more than a moonbeam himself, at least to human eyes. He casually drew his epee and dug the point into his index finger, recreating the ever familiar spot of crimson.
It was not long before Vlasdimir came. Daethalion turned, put away his epee, and walked toward him.
Vlasdimir walked to meet him. "I hope this is important; you should not call--" was as much as he said before Daethalion struck him in the abdomen.
The blow was sudden enough to throw Vlasdimir to the ground. He was up again in an instant with a dagger drawn. "What?" Vlasdimir asked sternly and coldly.
"You were careless," Daethalion said pointedly, "And if you do not start being more careful, our mission will fail, and our race will fail from the world."
"Why?" was the reply, still coldly.
"When?" Daethalion riposted, "When did you poison Atlas?"
Vlasdimir smiled wickedly. "Which time?" he asked, "His meals, or his drinks, or his tournament water, or perhaps his--"
"And you never bothered to check the poison?" Daethalion demanded, raising his voice, "What Dis does not check a poison given--"
"What would be the point?" Vlasdimir interrupted, glaring at Daethalion, "Dis blood can und--"
"Styx water," Daethalion said loudly, returning Vlasdimir's glare.
"What?" he replied, obviously taken aback.
"Even Dis blood is supceptible to Styx water!" Daethalion shouted. "Your oaths to your 'master'," he voice dripped with contempt as he said it, "are distracting you from your mission. For our people to survive, Atlantis must be revived; but, the only man in line to revive Atlantis is Atlas. How do you expect that to happen at the hands of an invalid!"
"Exeter is also in line," Vlasdimir said knowingly.
"Exet--" Daethalion roared, then brandished his finger at Vlasdimir, "Do not make me even utter his name! I would rather have our people dead than under the rule of-of him!"
Vlasdimir glared at Daethalion, but kept silent.
"Your oaths are blinding your judgement," Daethalion accused, "Do not forget that you have a greater oath to your people, and if you cannot keep to it, I will see that all oaths are ended. All oaths," he said pointedly, "if the blunder merits it."
"I hope your blade can match your words," Vlasdimir said through clenched teeth.
"Do not be so foolish in the future, and we will have no need to know," Daethalion growled in reply, "Now go crawl back to your master; I have nothing more to say to you."
Vlasdimir scowled at Daethalion, then finally turned and left. Daethalion also turned and faced his thoughts toward the sea.

(((Mm... That was pretty good, compaired to the original.)))

 

[WhiteLily]

ooc: *thunderous applause*

 

[sampson x]

((Great post. I wish I could do something, but I can't really until you post for Atlas...Hmm, I guess I need to get the Saresh side of things going again too, since they have to invade and all.))