Roleplay

[center][font=century gothic]@DragonChickedy @Percifrax @LeviathanScream KuroKishi nods gravely, speaking to Starsinger but addressing everyone.[/font] [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/290/28972p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Candara][size=4]"I do not know much myself, but there [i]is[/i] a killer 'loose in the halls', as you so put it."[/font][/indent][/columns] [font=century gothic]He looks to Koa and Vortex now, noting their different moods.[/font] [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/290/28972p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Candara][size=4]"I understand your frustrations, but for now we have to-."[/font][/indent][/columns] [font=century gothic]He is suddenly interrupted by a blood-curdling roar from upstairs, and his huge head swings upward, following the direction of the sound. His pupils narrow to slits, and he breathes deeply, chest frills expanding defensively.[/font] [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/290/28972p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Candara][size=4]"Inari is protecting the royals, but we must determine the best way to keep everyone else safe - some of you are schooled in battle, but direct engagement should be avoided. I think I recognize that roar, and if it is who I think it is then we're in deep trouble. Does anyone have any ideas?"[/font][/indent][/columns][/center]

@WolfSong @DragonChickedy @LeviathanScream

Starsinger's head whirls to the direction of the roar. "W-what was that!? If someone's in danger up there, we must do something now! I only here one dragon up there, and there are plenty of us. I say some of us go up to investigate before we make some overly complicated plan. I agree that it would be a danger to approach directly, but as far as we know it could waste precious time...and lives...to formulate a plan unless we know exactly what that is."

He turns to Knight. "Is Inari's protection enough, though? There must be other precautions that we can take; these are no simple civilian lives that we're dealing with."

[center][font=century gothic]@Percifrax @DragonChickedy @LeviathanScream @BreakBoundaries [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=4098437] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/40985/4098437_350.png[/img] [/url] A huge crash sounds, and the doors to the dungeons fly open. A huge dragon, bigger than even Knight stands there, her posture haughty and her magic strong. A companion comet hovers nearby, under her deliberate control, and she eyes the dragons coldly. [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/40985/4098437p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Book Antiqua][size=4]"Knight."[/font][/indent][/columns] [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/290/28972p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Candara][size=4]"Malevolent."[/font][/indent][/columns] [font=century gothic]The two eye each other for a moment - Knight seems relieved, but at the same time guarded. The ridgeback looks back at the other assembled dragons, and speaks in a tone of mild disdain. [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/40985/4098437p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Book Antiqua][size=4]"My name is Malevolent, and I am the healer that Red Velvet sent for. Never fear the roar you just heard. I chased the perpetrator away."[/font][/indent][/columns] [font=century gothic]She sniffs, eyeing the claws on one of her hands, and Knight speaks. [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/290/28972p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Candara][size=4]"You chased them out? Did you see who it was?"[/font][/indent][/columns] [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/40985/4098437p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Book Antiqua][size=4]"No. I heard a commotion when I arrived, so I flew straight towards the noise, firing a Plague bolt in its general direction. I don't think the creature saw me, but my bolts caused it to flee."[/font][/indent][/columns] [font=century gothic]She glances around, probably expecting praise, but Knight frowns. [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/290/28972p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Candara][size=4]"You understand that they may come back? Chasing them away will do nothing."[/font][/indent][/columns] [font=century gothic]She sighs, waving a hand dismissively. [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/40985/4098437p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Book Antiqua][size=4]"Of course they will, but by that time your tiny war-oriented brain will have thought of something, [i]right[/i]?"[/font][/indent][/columns] [font=century gothic]Knight's brows knit together in a deadly frown. [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/290/28972p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Candara][size=4]"Remember your place, mage."[/font][/indent][/columns] [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/40985/4098437p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Book Antiqua][size=4]"Oh, I remember. Do you?"[/font][/indent][/columns] [font=century gothic]After a tense silence, she turns back to the assembly, tossing her head. [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/40985/4098437p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Book Antiqua][size=4]"So, any questions?"[/font][/indent][/columns] [font=century gothic][b]Malevolent is a new NPC. You can interact with her by pinging me. She is a healer and powerful mage of Plague magic.[/b] [/center]

[center][font=century gothic]@DragonChickedy The ridgeback eyes the dragons coolly, a smile playing around her mouth. [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/40985/4098437p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Book Antiqua][size=4]"[i]Supposed [/i]to be a peaceful time, yes. However, some dragons cannot resist a gathering of royals. These parties are fun to break up, but I'm here to help keep the peace."[/font][/indent][/columns] [font=century gothic]She gives the dragons in front of her a proper once-over, eyes flickering over their armor and silks. [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/40985/4098437p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Book Antiqua][size=4]"You know who I am. May I ask who [i]you [/i]are?"[/font][/indent][/columns][/center]

[center][font=century gothic]@DragonChickedy The smile broadens, exposing sharp teeth. [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/40985/4098437p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Book Antiqua][size=4]"A blooming matriarch and her date, hm? How charming!"[/font][/indent][/columns] [font=century gothic]She turns to Koa, looking her up and down. [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/40985/4098437p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Book Antiqua][size=4]"Ah, young magic learners. My favorite. I had a pupil myself, you know, and she-"[/font][/indent][/columns] [font=century gothic]She stops suddenly, surprised. [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/40985/4098437p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Book Antiqua][size=4]"My, you're not so young after all, are you? You're almost the same age as me! I should have known from your aura, your power levels are quite remarkable."[/font][/indent][/columns] [font=century gothic]Malevolent chuckles deeply, a sound somewhat like a distant train. [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/40985/4098437p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Book Antiqua][size=4]"What do you know, you may actually be useful! I apologize for any rudeness before. Are you adept in healing, or battle?"[/font][/indent][/columns][/center]

[center][font=century gothic]@DragonChickedy ((He he he~)) The ridgeback's face grows grave, and her voice cools again. [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/40985/4098437p.png[/img][nextcol][indent][font=Book Antiqua][size=4]"I am not pulling you into anything - I myself have come here not out of choice, but duty. A certain Guardian mentioned my name to Red Velvet, and now I'm stuck here just like you. Let's band together to keep things under control, shall we?"[/font][/indent][/columns] [/center]