DarkheartOne/RisingForce

Session Logs
(XP TALLY: [Rio: 57+20] [Tianyu: 58+20] [Laranth: 54+20] [Deis: 44+20] [Dyna: 57+20])

Prologue: Ten In Shadow, Ten In Light

Episode 0: On This Day

For five chosen individuals, the world becomes a brighter, more dangerous place... but in their hands lie a key named Exaltation; a key that can unlock any door, so long as they can reach it. Who knows what doors they may find... [2 XP]

• The Young Woman And The Sea: In the heat of battle against the children of demons, Rio Storm takes her Second Breath.
• Organized Crime: Faced with the threat of elimination from a rival gang, Tianyu takes his Second Breath.
• Standing Against The Storm: Determined to finish a seemingly-suicidal test of his resolve, Laranth takes his Second Breath.
• Balm and Thorn: Forced to act on a promise of protection deep in the Southeast, Deis takes his Second Breath.
• In Wisdom's Name: Awakened before an already-untrusting Dynast and faced with destruction, Dyna takes her Second Breath.

After their change from man to god-man, a year has passed. Fate now conspires to bring this broken circle back together. Somewhere in Heaven, the Sun smiles... [3 XP]

Interlude: A Song Before Fading

• Ah, Nexus!: Having arrived at Nexus with her crew, Rio and West encounter Tian and his twin 'bodyguards', and a beautiful relationship begins... insomuch as threats, staredowns and bickering can be called 'beautiful'.
• Ah, Strife!: On the Inland Sea, Rio quickly learns that Tian aggravates her greatly.
• The Living Abacus: Travelling with the performing troupe that has sheltered her, Dyna has a heart-to-heart talk with its curious leader.
• Friends At Sea: On the Inland Sea with his allies from the Southeast, Deis learns just why he's been dragooned into accompanying them.
• A Somewhat Unlikely Reunion: Heading to Solace, Laranth runs into the Lunar he met a year ago and takes time to share words and a pipe of hash with him.

Episode 1: The Lightning Strikes

Fate brings together the Circle... but it has been a long time since the Age of Wonder, and the five shards of godly might rest within five completely different breasts. Nonetheless, the Circle is forged; soon, trials and tests will see if it remains whole. [Note: Prose-style log editing no longer in use extensively.]

• Unique Individuals: Within Solace, the Circle finds work... and each other. The Guild offers a relic-hunting task with ample pay, and the five accept, unaware of just what awaits them. [5 XP]

• Starting Over: A glimpse back into the days before Tianyu's arrival shows the Dragon quick in reestablishing himself... and finding a most... aromatic source of information.[1 XP (Tian)]

• Sitting on the Dock of the Bay, Wasting Time: Up and ready, the majority of the Circle talks about life, fish and tigers. [3 XP (Tian, Rio, Dyna, Laranth)]
• Dawn: Adventure begins, danger looms, and five souls discover themselves anew. [8 XP (Tian, Rio, Dyna, Laranth), 7 XP (Deis)]
• Safe Place: Within the hangar of the Rising Island, the Circle speaks to the golden Boy and discovers their past selves packed well. [3 XP (Tian, Rio, Dyna, Laranth)]

Their destinies discovered, the members of the Nameless Circle return to Solace, beast-skull and trinkets in hand. But even more odd happenings await them in the coming days...

• Returning 'Empty'-Handed: Hastily leaving the Rising Island, the Circle tells a believable tale of sinking islands, demons and monsters. However, not even revelation changes a person overnight... [3 XP]

• Seafood and Chatter: Dyna and Tian meet, and share a few words about the situation in Solace. [1 XP (Dyna, Tian)] (Log Incomplete)
• Ladies and Shopping: Dyna and Rio meet in Solace's bazaar, and talk about craftsmanship, firedust, and the past... [1 XP (Dyna, Rio)]

• A Pearl of Great Price: What is to be a chat about payment becomes another possible danger, looping the Circle tighter into their Destiny. [3 XP]

• Guy Meets Girl Meets Bowl of Shrimp: Deis still cannot bring himself to eat the local delicacy, but finds time to speak a little with Rio. [1 XP (Rio, Deis)]
• Methods and Motives: Tian introduces his attack plan to Rio and Dyna, but a single question brings about tension... [1 XP (Tian, Rio, Dyna)]

• The Tempest: Gallant brings his show to life within Solace, and a mysterious new knifemaster appears! Whoever could he be?! [3 XP]
• Arrival of the Rose: Unexpected circumstances later that day bring a most unique denizen of the Realm to Solace, with danger in tow. [4 XP]
• A Chat With A Dragon: Later on, a sudden meeting alerts the Circle of impending danger, and introduces them to the standard demeanor of the Princes of the Earth. [3 XP]

Imminent battle approaches, and the Nameless Circle, as well as the various forces within Solace, ready themselves for what is to come. But will they truly be ready? Only time will tell...

• The Battle of Port Solace: Destruction sweeps in from the Wyld, and the Nameless Circle is ready for it. [6 XP]

Victory! The Nameless Circle defends the city, and soon enough the monstrous shark-squid behemoth is properly disposed of. But, before their meeting with the Roseblack... [1 XP]

• Sagacious West's Storytime: ... Rio hears a tale from her first mate.
• Odd Initiation Methods: ... Tian finds himself in the middle of a quest of sorts.
• Shock and Awe: ... Laranth picks up a potential follower.
• Opium and Essence: ... Dyna learns of interesting things from a Guild alchemist.
• The Lady and The Boy: ... Deis assists one 'slumming' Henpin with clinic duty.

Meetings, discoveries, secrets and obligations meet the Nameless Circle, Fate conspiring to lead them on the path to Glory.

• Enemies of a Sort: The time has come. The Circle waits for the chance to speak with the Roseblack, learning much about her and her two followers along the way. [2 XP (Tian, Dyna, Laranth), 1 XP (Rio)]
• Dewdrops on a Rose: Finally before Tepet Ejava, the group learns much, and is asked more. [2 XP (Tian, Dyna, Rio, Laranth)]

• Making a Good Second Impression: Tian presents himself to the Guild heads of Solace, tying up loose ends. [1 XP (Tian)]

• Lost And Found And Lost: Returning to the Rising Island, the group ponders their next action... and Rio, much to her dismay, finds out where her vessel is. [3 XP]

Comments

... dude, cool. o.o -- Sariel (Ryukage), who just discovered this page and is loving the logs and quotes (and A Song Before Fading, yeek)