Campaign The Ashlanti Elysium

[Braze]

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OOC Note for "The Ashlanti Elysium" Roleplay:

Welcome to our casual roleplay thread, "The Ashlanti Elysium"! Set in the mountains of Veridia, this ongoing story invites players to explore and rediscover an ancient, enchanting location. Uncover the secrets of this serene place and engage in casual interactions with other characters. This thread is designed for players to come and go as they please, allowing for a dynamic and evolving story.

TAGS: Loomi Ko Vuto Aris Noble Nir Si Shan Pavond Ryana mina @ open to any one else who might be interested in some casual social fun. Pls no serious fighting.
[Map]

In the wild heart of Veridia's mountains, a small group of Padawans, roamed in search of unique flora. The planet, often overlooked on galactic maps, was ripe with hidden natural wonders.

Their journey took a surprising turn when they stumbled upon a grand structure nestled within the dense forest. Towering stone walls, aged and covered in patches of moss and vines, formed a formidable barrier. Between these walls stood a large wooden gate, its surface weathered yet sturdy, bearing witness to the passage of time.

Atop the gate, on either side, were two small stone outposts, like silent guardians of the history held within. Beyond this gateway, rising majestically, was an enormous wisteria tree. Its sprawling branches cascaded over and beyond the gate, showering the area with a sea of purple blossoms. The sweet fragrance of wisteria filled the air, creating an atmosphere that was almost enchanting.

The ground was carpeted with fallen petals, painting a vivid purple carpet that rustled softly under their feet. As the Padawans approached the gate, the sense of stepping into a forgotten realm grew stronger. The gate, stood as a threshold to a world untouched by time.


"Woah... what do you think this place is? It kinda looks abandoned. " Braze Chirped.

 

[Shan Pavond]

Shan frowned at their surroundings. Any place that was abandoned would commonly have a good reason to be and well...he was trying to figure out what the reasoning could be. Was there something wrong with the plants? The ground? Hm...Something about this seemed off to him, even if he was part of a group.

"It'll be better for us to get some information before we start assuming what this place is. There's a lot of theories you can get from "big wall and gate". So...we need to start figuring out what we can about this place."

The Mirialan had mostly moved to focusing on training by himself. Isolating himself away from most people so being back with a group was...strange to say the least. Now, anyone smart might have checked the gate to see if there was any issues with it...but Shan just carried on forward, to give the gate a big shove to open it straight up.

Braze Loomi Ko Vuto Aris Noble Nir Si Ryana mina

 

[Loomi]

Veridia
Tags: Braze , Shan Pavond , Others...

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"It's beautiful," Loomi muttered as she made her way up to the gate.

There didn't seem to be much caution from her at all. Something about the air in this place felt right to her. Loomi moved through the gate with little hesitation, a spring in her step as she began to take in the limited sight that her singular eye allowed. The Godoan would look back to the rest of the group enthusiastically, a wide smile spreading across her scarred face. The force around them, especially for Braze, would begin to swirl with excitement.

"Aren't you guys coming?"

 

[Ko Vuto]

Location: Veridia
Music: X
Tags: Braze | Aris Noble | Shan Pavond | Nir Si | Loomi | Ryana mina

This had been advertised to him as some sort of botany retreat. Ko didn’t think he would be anywhere near as useful as he used to be. But even now when it came to working with plants he was still one of the best, especially in his age group. Veridia also wasn’t a planet he was familiar with. Unlike the peers he was gathered with he couldn’t quite appreciate its natural beauty like the rest of them. But he could sense the life and energy around them.

He kept close to the other padawans, resting his cane casually on his shoulder. Ko listened to what they had to say about the scenery. According to Loomi it was allegedly quite lovely. Braze sounded rather astonished himself. Although Shan seemed a bit cautious.

“Walls and gates? Is it some kind of castle?” Kos finally asked them since he couldn’t see the imposing tree and structure nearby. Instead he walked over to the wall and placed a clawed hand over some of the overgrowth. Hoping to get a clearer picture of what was around him, and sensing through a bit of tactile feedback could help him out a lot. ​

 

[Aris Noble]

"As Shan said there's only so much we can figure out from looking at it. We should try and find a town office, or a library, or somewhere where they kept records of some kind to find real answers."

Aris followed after Loomi, keeping a simple smile on his face. He was eager for this, if only because he liked learning things. Love learning things really. There was a history here that they didn't know, something to uncover. So, he was probably the most eager to get more information out of all of them here. Or at least so he assumed.

Ko Vuto | Loomi | Braze | Shan Pavond

 

[Rafaela Pellax]

Ruby red eyes danced around looking at all the fresh new sights. The lush green and wondrous scents filled her nose, how it gave a calming feeling that washed over her shoulders. Radiant olive skin soaked in the sun flickering through the canopy. This world did not exist on her maps and she got curious to where a certain little blip would lead her. Rafaela's fingers twiddled the amulet that hung round her neck in the shape of a jade ring. The liquid metal she usually wore as bracelets had been fashioned into a hair ornament. Though perhaps the strangest part was, how bright her clothes where. "I already miss the black, white is so... gaudy." She said to herself with a low sigh following.

Eventually Rafaela heard distance voices, those of young people. Her lips curled into a smile as she slowly walked that way. The Valkyries presence may be hidden in the force but she did not approach so stealthily. Intentionally she would step on the odd dead branch sending out an echoing crack. Eventually it was easy to make the outline of a wall and gate worn by weather and time. She could even make out the group of young adults. Her hand moved to cover her mouth as Rafaela cleared her throat. "My, hello young travelers!" She spoke loudly tossing her arm up in a wave of slight excitement as the other held the underside of her round belly.

The Epicanthix Valkyrie approached closer with a warm smile, her bright red eyes showing delight at seeing fresh faces. Though one amongst them was familiar. Rafaela wondered if they'd recognise her, she did not mind longs as the woman could have her fun. "I did not expect find people out here. How wonderful, I was not expecting to come across anyone at all in fact. I heard your voices from a little off so I could not help but investigate." She said warmly.

Braze | Loomi | Shan Pavond | Ko Vuto | Aris Noble​

 

[Ryana mina]

Tag: Ko Vuto Braze Loomi Shan Pavond Aris Noble Rafaela Pellax

Ko would sense a familiar small aura enter his sense range along with ryana pip was climbing through the dense trees surrounding the walled structure. As pip carefully climbed down and ran straight for ko and began climbing kos leg making purring noises as he did so ryana walked up "it seems pip has grown to like you" ryana joked as pip got to ko's shoulder he gave ko visions of the forest and structure around them.

Ryana stayed with ko and pip for now mostly to make sure pip didn't run off and get into trouble while she was looking at other things and to make sure. Pip and ko played nice together she was sure they would pip was mostly harmless and she was sure ko wouldn't hurt pip but she wanted to be sure as she scratched the racyons head.

 

[Braze]

TAGS: Loomi Aris Noble Shan Pavond Ryana mina Rafaela Pellax Ko Vuto

The gates creaked open with a heavy shift, the hinges crackling a little as they pushed open. As the gates revealed a large compound, overgrown with lush plants everywhere one looked, a sense of awe may have washed over the small group. This place was a canvas of vibrant colors and intricate details, reminiscent of a meticulously manicured garden in its ornate and opulent design. Wildflowers bloomed in a riot of hues, their delicate petals swaying gently in the breeze, while ornamental trees twisted and curved in graceful arcs, their branches adorned with lanterns and hanging wind chimes.

Nestled within the embrace of the foliage stood a massive building, its architecture a blend of traditional elegance and modern innovation. The structure seemed to meld seamlessly with the natural surroundings, its walls adorned with intricate carvings and ornate embellishments. Long willowy purple flowers cascaded from the branches of the biggest tree, under which the building seemed to rest, almost as if it were a grand fortress hidden within a forest.

No one came to greet the small group as they entered the courtyard. The building appeared covered in moss and algae, a sure mark to the passage of time. Large statues of long serpentine creatures flanked the steps, their scales glinting in the dappled sunlight. Beyond the stairs, a set of grand doors stood sentinel, their surfaces carved with intricate patterns and symbols that seemed to glimmer in the shifting light.

Two tall figures guarded the entrance, their forms resembling important figures from a forgotten era. The first statue, depicting a warrior with distinct head-tails and montrails, stood proud and defiant, her adornments glistening in the sunlight. The second statue, resembling a noble figure, exuded an air of authority and grace, his features chiseled and regal.

"Well, the gates look open," Braze chirped happily as he padded after Shan, his curiosity piqued by the mysterious surroundings.

"Yeah, it kinda looks like a castle, I suppose? Or a fortification... there are watchtowers on the big walls and spread about," Braze commented, trying to describe things as best he could to Ko. "Everything looks so... flowery."

As they ventured further into the compound, Braze's eyes fell upon the pregnant woman, "Hello, Miss," he greeted warmly. "Do you know who might have lived here? Or who lives here now?" He couldn't help but wonder what had brought her so far into the woods, her presence adding to the enigma of the place.


As they ventured further into the compound, Loomi's keen eye caught a flickering glimmer of light in the highest room of a section of the building nestled amidst the towering treetops. The light, a haunting shade of blue-green, danced eerily behind the window, casting eerie shadows that seemed to sway and shift with a mind of their own.

Loomi couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched, that unseen eyes followed their every move from the depths of the forest.

As Shan wanders through the compound, his footsteps echoing softly against the moss-covered stones, he stumbles upon a forgotten garden tucked away behind a tangle of vines. Here, amidst the overgrown foliage, he discovers a weathered stone bench bathed in dappled sunlight. The air is heavy with the scent of wildflowers.

As he approaches the bench, Shan notices a delicate butterfly flitting from flower to flower, its wings shimmering in the sunlight.

 

[Loomi]

Veridia
Tags: Braze , Aris Noble , Ko Vuto , Shan Pavond , Rafaela Pellax , Ryana mina

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Loomi was lost in her own little world.

In fact, she seemed to wonder off completely from the rest of the group, heading off into the structure on her own. The force guided her through, making a path unseen by the eye that she walked with percision as she took in the sights of the building. There was... something else, however. Vibrations in the air, the presence of... heartbeats. She could feel them faintly, her antennae twiching as she tasted their presence in the force. It was bizarre. She couldn't help but glance out to the woods, looking for where they might be.

They had to be somewhere, right? She could feel their presence in the forest around the structure. Were they just hiding really well or using some kind of force ability to hide? She didn't know, but she was certain that someone was there... Watching...

The Godoan moved over to a window, looking out at the wilderness.

"Hello?" she called out.

Would they even respond?

 

[Ko Vuto]

Location: Veridia
Tags: Braze | Aris Noble | Shan Pavond | Loomi | Ryana mina | Rafaela Pellax

Ko sensed the tiny varmint scamper up to him. Flinching a bit as it started to climb up his robe. “What the?! Pip what are you doing?” He questioned the Raycon as it got up onto his shoulder. Although its intentions were clear as it quickly began to offer Ko a bit of visual feedback about the setting. It seemed like Ryana was correct, Pip was probably starting to like the Kel Dor.

“Woah…” the sudden influx of visual detail that was mentally shared with him was a bit shocking. Coming to him more like a flash of psychic images. The raycon had done this to him once before. So he wasn’t entirely caught off guard by it. “It is quite pretty. Kinda looks Atrisian even.” Ko said after appreciating Braze's verbal descriptions. After Ryana scratched its head some, Ko would follow up with offering a slight head pat as well for Pip. “I’m kinda surprised Pip isn’t trying to look for fishes in the creeks.” Ko joked to Ryana.

It wasn’t long though until the blind Kel Dor sensed an unfamiliar presence approaching them. A local perhaps? Or even a resident of this place? Ko would stay close to his fellow padawans as Braze replied back to the woman. Even though he was able to actually see her properly. Ko could tell she was quite large, and… winged? Either that or she had an extremely big and wide cape that was flowing and flapping in the wind.

It was at that moment that Ko realized the absence of one of his fellow padawans. Loomi. She didn’t seem to be within the radius around Ko where he could easily observe stuff. Which caused him to ask out loud. “Hey, where’s Loomi?”​

 

[Aris Noble]

Aris had, as he initially intended, followed after Loomi. No one stopped him, and he certainly had no reason to not. He tilted his head as she randomly spoke up though, his eyes turning to look around the area himself.

He didn't see anything. Then again, she was probably seeing something in the Force, he figured.

".. Uh, hi?"

Loomi | Ko Vuto | Braze | Ryana mina | Rafaela Pellax

 

[Rafaela Pellax]

She would trail with them as they walked further into the compound. Between bouncing around the group her eyes still danced over the scenery. Teresa did not know the answer but from her guesses and the partial dilapidation of the facilities it was abandoned for some time. "No one anymore, I think. For a long time at that however I am only guessing." Some of them seemed to huddle closer though it seemed the Amulet of Many worked well and that aloud the Valkyrie to relax a little. Her deep red tones of her aura appeared simply grey as if she leaned neither to the light or the dark.

Even the one she had met did not take note of the familiar marks, or perhaps decided to role with it. "Perhaps the answers you seek lay deeper in this place," she softly chuckled bringing a loosely closed hand to cover her mouth. "I have never been here in this region but it looks beautiful." Rafaela's hand reached out brushing against the leafs of a tree. "If none of you mind I'd love to join you for a little while. I like to explore for inspiration, so while I still ca—" The raising voice from the strange looking alien cut her words short as he expressed concern for a missing friend. "Oh?" She said sounding a little alerted.

Rafaela became quiet unfinishing her words. This was a little dilemma that their group would have to decide. The Valkyrie simply was more interested in tagging along and learning about these young people.

Braze | Loomi | Shan Pavond | Ko Vuto | Aris Noble | Ryana mina​

 

[Braze]

TAGS: Ko Vuto Loomi Aris Noble Ryana mina

Braze approached the imposing set of ornate doors, his eyes drawn to the magnificent wisteria tree carved into their surface. He noticed the doors were left slightly ajar, an invitation or perhaps a silent plea from the past.

"I don't mind if you join us. I'm Braze," he offered with a welcoming tone, gesturing to his companions. "That's Ko, Ryanna, Pip, Loomi, and he's Aris, and that's Shan." Braze introduced everyone, his gaze following Loomi and Aris, trying to grasp what had captured their attention so intently.

The elusive presence Loomi sensed hovered high in the treetops, near the pinnacle of the building. As she neared the lower windows, their glass dulled and darkened by time, no response echoed her queries. The lower floors of the building seemed deserted denooting abandonment.

Having ascended the large stone steps leading to the main entrance, Braze tread softly across the exterior entryway. He reached for the carved ornate doors, pulling them wider to allow shafts of natural light to flood the room. The entrance unveiled a spacious formal parlor, once a bastion of welcome for visitors. The room, adorned with intricate tatami mats and low seating arrangements, centered around an empty koi pond, hinted at a refined culture through the artifacts and sculptures lining its walls.

The area, shrouded in dust and disrepair, bore no signs of struggle, looting, or disrespect. It was as if the sanctum had been simply left, frozen in a moment in time. The emptiness of the pond and the quiet decay spoke volumes of the mystery enveloping the space. An eerie sense of foreboding lingered in the air, raising unspoken questions.

What could have prompted the inhabitants of such a magnificent sanctuary to abandon it? What stories did these silent walls harbor?

 

[Loomi]

Veridia
Tags: Aris Noble , Braze , Ko Vuto , Rafaela Pellax , Ryana mina

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".. Uh, hi?"

"N-no, sorry," Loomi sighed. "I just... I thought I heard something out there..."

She shook her head, shifting her focus back to the moment. Excitedly, Loomi raised her voice, calling back to her friends.

"Hey! Are you guys coming?!"

 

[Ko Vuto]

Location: Veridia
Tags: Braze | Aris Noble | Shan Pavond | Loomi | Ryana mina | Rafaela Pellax

With a bit more time and focus Ko was able to discern that mysterious fellow intruder was winged. It wasn’t just some massive flowing cape. He mentally pondered if the avian woman also had feathers across her body, perhaps a beak as well and talons. Maybe they were vestigial like Loomi’s. Did she have hollow bones as well? All intriguing questions that the respectful Kel Dor would refrain from asking currently. It wouldn’t be very nice to bombard a stranger with questions over their physiology.

Ko would keep close to as many of his fellow padawans as he could. He was the oldest after all and wanted to look after them. Or was Ryana the oldest? He wasn’t really sure. Regardless he wanted to be responsible and keep track of the younger teens scampering about. Also if Loomi kept calling out to them like that he wouldn’t need to worry about losing track of her either.

The sanctuary was certainly abandoned. As for why, he couldn’t tell. The thoughtful Kel Dor would begin to ponder out loud to himself “Perhaps there was a disaster. But not one that affected the land. Like a fire, flood and earthquake. There would be more signs of physical damage….” Ko brought one of his clawed hands to the bottom of his antiox mask and chin. “Maybe a plague or famine. Something that harms people but not the environment. Although culture shouldn’t be discredited either.” Depending on shifts on the values of a population, once mighty monuments could be fated to be overrun by the naturally world.

Which was an occasional hypothesis for some archaeologists. A cultural shift could warrant letting once grand displays of one’s civilization become overgrown. Living on through the natural world rather than the hearts and minds of those would construct them and their descendants.​

 

[Ryana mina]

Tag: Ko Vuto Braze Rafaela Pellax Aris Noble Shan Pavond Loomi

Ryana listened to ko as she walked nearby pip certainly became more manageable as he rode on her back and shoulder Sniffing the smells and hearing the sounds. She would help ko watch the others but her attention would have to be split between them and pip as much as a pain as he was she couldn't imagine her life without the small racyon "loomi don't wander to far away alone we don't know if there are any hidden dangers or wildlife around who may be hostile" she said. She didn't see or hear aris around her now that she realized it she looked at pip who looked back at her sticking his tongue out as she scratched behind his ear.

"Could be a lost religion maybe or they lost a battle and this is all that remains although we haven't seen any bodies yet" ryana stated to ko she noticed the winged woman but she didn't detect any hostile intent and pip largely ignored the woman so ryana wasn't worried. About the winged woman as she walked in pip noticed the coy pond and darted off ryana before she realized what happened as he began playing in the water. She stared at him for a second "well atleast he's having fun too bad he's going to smell like wet raccoon later and I didn't bring any towels with me" she said. Pip was happy as a clam as he played in the water ryana just watching him before turning her attention back to the others "well who ever ran this place had money and sophistication" she stated the obvious but it was true.

 

[Rafaela Pellax]

As the young one with blinding white hair gestured to each of his friends introducing their names, the woman took mental note of each of the. "I'm Rafaela. Pleasure to meet you all." She said softly though her attention quickly wavered at the sounds of rushing water coming from the otherside of the large run down structure. There was such fine detailing carved into the aged wood, and one could imagine the vibrance that its exterior once used to hold.

Stepping inside the woman's ruby red eyes danced around at the stillness, It was a stark contrasts to the bright spark those energetic kids and young adults gave off. They had such inquisitive nature's with a level of curiosity she certainly could match most days. The styles reminded her slightly of panathan architecture, but mixed and mash blend in with a myriad of other cultures that was unfamiliar. Yet it all came together to create something completely new.

Braze | Loomi | Shan Pavond | Ko Vuto | Ryana mina​