A Forgotten Graveyard... Soul Searching

Necromancer · Last edited by Necromancer on Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:57 pm; edited 2 times in total

**A random graveyard that has no surviving community, or a community small enough he can easly enter without being witnessed.**

Mycheal strides through the graveyard a scythe in his hands. Its blade seems etched with unknown symbols and marking. It glows with a sickening errie green inner light. He carries it over his right shoulder vigilantly searching the landscape for a reaction. At the same time he is mentally probing for signs of a reaction. This had been the umpteenth cemetary he had found and as of yet not a single clue. Since his return he had been searching for some signs of F'Tallian. He knew it to be where the demon SoulReaver had rallied his army, but its exact location was unknown... at least to the living. His mind probed out looking for signs of a flicker.

**The Scythe is a normal blade the enchantment on it is simply a set of glyphs designed to heighten the strength of the searching spell. He is searching for any corpses with enough residual will to be questioned.**

Ash · Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:45 pm Post subject:

[[Could be found leaning against an old statue, its features too crumbled to make out what it once was. His arms were tucked neatly into his black leather dust coat, his attire beneath also black.

Strands of ebon hair stripped across his grey eyes, his skin pale against them as his lips formed a smirk.]]

"Its been a long time, old man"

[[Indeed it had, for Ash had grown and was near enough a man.]]

Necromancer · Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:53 pm Post subject:

Mycheal grins as he approaches the statue, the glow fading from the scythe. Unlike his somber counterpart he was swathed from ankle to waist in black silk trousers his ashen grey skin almost the color of gravedust. He placed the blade of the scythe against the ground and leaned against its handle.

"It has been a while yes... however I do not look a day older than I did nearly seven millenia ago... perhaps it is you that I should be calling old man... I see you've grown, both in body and in spirit..."
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Mordecai · Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:10 am Post subject:

--From one of the bare branches of a tree, Brandi cawed at the movements of the other two within the graveyard. She had been travelling to gain some information and had flown right into this very graveyard. Tied to the black birds' ankle was a package full of light clothes for herself to wear when it came time to change back into her human form. Not yet did she directly announce her presence, and watched the two below. Perhaps they had an interesting story.--

Ash · Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:38 pm Post subject:

"I have grown, yes but it serves a purpose. For who can take a child seriously?"

[[As if, giving the circumstances of his birth and upbringing anyone could expect him to be anything but mature. His tone held an inquisitive pitch]]

"Whats this about, Mycheal?"

[[A time recalled when Mycheal had requested he be called 'father' by Ash, when Mycheal himself was his respected Mentor - yet he had just disappeared and Charran and Damyn had been forced to take his place. So now, there was questions and answers to be had.]]

Necromancer · Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:54 pm Post subject:

**Mycheal sighed slowly his smile fading. He took a deep breathe though they both knew he didn't need to breathe, or sigh for that matter, the old habits of a living body betrayed his emotion.**

"This could mean many things... the reason I asked to see you is obvious, I missed you son... Though I cannot claim the arrogant emotion of love, my soul having been lost some ages ago... But you presence was missed most definately... This as in why am I trapsing through a grave yard... simple, I am trying to find F'Tallian so that I may go and iquire if Daymn is done paying hommage to a demon..."

**The word demon seeming to be the most heinous curse immaginable when flowing from Mycheal's tounge.**

"As for where I have been... I have been searching... When SoulReaver appeared I felt a strong reaction... An old feeling drifted into my body and I had to seek it out... It was the strongest I had felt it in millenia... I went looking for my soul... Alas I did not find it... and since the banishment of SoulReaver I have not felt it again..."
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"Great or small, all kneel to me, for I hold your eternity in my hands..."

Mordecai · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:29 am Post subject:

--She fluttered her wings and tilted her feathery black head, a black beady eye watching the two before her. 'SoulReaver?' She had heard that term before. Perhaps it was in a book. There wasn't a whole lot to think of the matter, as she didn't know the situation. It was probably wise at this point to keep herself unnoticed... or at the very least, unsuspected.--

Necromancer · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:53 pm Post subject:

**The fluttering of a bird caught his eyes, though at first thought it mattered not, for he beleived it possibly a carrion bird attracted by his obviously amerous appeal of death and sent of the grave. However, it nagged at him a moment for two reason, the first being that the negatuve energy field he was radiating earlier would have driven most animals fleeing in fear, and the second being, there was something tied to it's claw...**

**He didn't allow his gaze to rest upon it for more than a moment because as of yeat he did not know why it was here. Perhaps it was a minion or familiar of Daymn... or possibly even Rensain, though he doubted it, since Rensain never really did go with standard necromancer procedure... He probably would have sent a peacoak, or flamingo... For the time being he simply ignored it...**

((Wanted to give the IC reason for why your being ingorned... lol))

Ash · Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 1:24 am Post subject:

((Love the sig, Mych.))

[[Ash moved his eyes and caught the bird's motion, yet it did not occupy his attention for long as his head tilted in Mycheal's direction. A brow raised, suspiciously like that of his mothers as he pondered on Mycheals words.]]

"I will notify Damyn of your arrival. I suspect that should he want to see you, he will seek you out in due time. As for missing my presence, this suprises me for you were quick to leave without message nor did you think to take me with you."

[[Crossed his arms, hair spilling infront of his face.]]

"However, your talents were always admired by me and I do indeed welcome you back"

Necromancer · Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 3:26 am Post subject:

**Mycheal's eyes grew colder for a moment and his gaze became hard.**

"From the moment you understood speech I have attempted to instruct you in all manner of information needed by the young to survive to adulthood... there are many things still yet you must learn... I left because I was pulled by a force that I hope you will never have to feel... and even had I the time, the thought of bringing you with me was never existant in my mind... Same as the thought of tearing apart her newborns soul never enters the mind of a young mother..."

**Mycheal's hard stare softened a bit, yet his eyes were cold as if his mind were recounting memories better forgotten.**

"As for Daymn, it is well he should seek me, for I fear the demon SoulReaver may have led him astray... hidden are the ways of demons..."
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"Great or small, all kneel to me, for I hold your eternity in my hands..."

Ash · Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:24 pm Post subject:

"The Demon SoulReaver still lives, Master Damyn has been placed upon his throne in his absence."

[[He saw no reason not to believe this, yet the politics of Aegis never truely concerned him unless it prevented his own gain and thusfar they hadn't.]]

"Master Damyn is competant in his rule, and I hold no doubts to his capabilities when dealing with the Demon Lord or his skills as a Necromancer."

Necromancer · Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:28 pm Post subject:

"This is ment as no disrespect to Daymn, but I doubt any man's ability to 'deal with a demon lord'... But if you say his rule is well, then I am content to beleive you..."

**Mycheal pauses for a moment.**

"Your mother sends her love..."

Ash · Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:12 pm Post subject:

"He speaks for the Demon Lord SoulReaver not controls him."

[[Ash corrected swiftly with a small nod of his head. Changing positions word of his mother caught him adeptly offguard, his eyes flashing for but a moment - a moment that could easily be missed if one were not paying attention. A lump developed in his throat, and he gulped it down speaking in flat tones.]]

"I have no mother. If you are refering to the whore Queen she never was, and never will be my mother in my eyes."

Necromancer · Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:53 pm Post subject:

**Actually begins laughing aloud.**

"On his behalf... 'whore queen'?!..."

**The sickening green flames of the soulburn flame to life in his eyes, but his face remains a rock of stone and calm.**

"I understand you have had to deal with much in a small ammount of time... however you must also remember exactlly how small that ammount was..."

**Mycheal's body trembles a but his muscles becoming taught. His voice falls from its normal errie melodic tone and began to grow cold and distant.**

"Compared with all of this absolute inscolence and apparent devotion to a fucking demon...!? Your mother sent you away for your own protection... Why else would she even consider the saising of a Dracolich that was a one time enemy to Aegis... She valued you more than her entire kingdom... and in respect you call her a whore... If it wasn't for her you would have been killed at birth..."

**After a moment the soulburn leaves him yet his eyes are still dead as night.**

"You have changed...and I do not beleive for the better... If you continue this path I forsee an eternity of torrment for you..."

Ash · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:22 am Post subject:

[[Didn't laugh when Mycheal did, nor did he grant an expression at Mycheal's displure. Patiently, he watched Mycheal give a lecture about Ava Bathory - the first anyone had ever done.

It caused him to think, his mind concealed to the necromancer yet his thoughts were deep.]]

"Whether you speak the truth or otherwise about my past it no longer matters, Mycheal. Eitherway, I was cast aside and I've been left to fend for myself and I did so rather well. Ava Bathory can and will rot in hell, I'll see to it personally when I claim the Aegis throne for myself."

Necromancer · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:04 am Post subject:

**Laughs loudly**

"What absurdities have you been contemplating boy... have you ever thought a single moment...?! What would you possibly want with Aegis? From the sounds of your pitiful 'poor me' lamentations I assume those you have fell in with use your 'birthright' as an exscuse to get you to do their bidding..."

**He shooks his head slowly still chuckling**

"Aegis' throne for yourself... you selfish... inconsiderate... bastard... yes bastard, meaning you have no legitimate right to the throne of Aegis... think what you will when you 'claim' things of Ava Bathory, but know this... you would not survive an attempt at her throne..."

**Mycheal's face becomes serious once more.**

"When I was first asked to take you in secret to Marloc I thought perhaps I could raise you... have someone to pass my secrets to so that I could retire from this existance at last... But I see now your nothing but an arrogant and self-centered child... Go back to Daymn and your demon master... I have no more use for you..."

**Turns and walks from the cemetary scythe slung over his shoulder, whistling a slow tune reminecent of a war ballad...**
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"Great or small, all kneel to me, for I hold your eternity in my hands..."

Mordecai · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:33 am Post subject:

--The raven had heard enough and decided that her welcome was overstayed for fear of the two noticing she was more than just a bird. She took flight, staggering with the load tied to her foot but eventually taking off in the direction of Meriddia. This was an interesting story...--

Ash · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:02 am Post subject:

[[Laughed, with no attempt to stop himself. Mycheal's anger amused him.]]

"Legit? Legalities are neither here nor there, I am claiming it because I want to - not out of an obligation for Damyn or my heritage. Think Mycheal, it might not be a bad idea its not as if Vladamir holds everyone's favor."

[[Casually sat himself down on a nearby tomb stone.]]

"If you have no use for me, then you are no different than the rest."

Necromancer · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:36 am Post subject:

**Stops walking but doesn't look back.**

"Of course I am... I actually wanted you to survive... In fact I admit it... I am a man who cares for nothing but his work..."

"As for your 'choice' to claim the throne... Total childishness... 'the world was mean to me so I'm going to make everyone else suffer...' Please don't even bother trying to explain... Why do you think I never trained those... 'apprentices'... they thought more of thier own greeds than about the mission..."

**Shakes his head with a sigh**

"I thought you of all people would understand... I had hoped... for the sake of this land you would take after your mother... However... this blatent disreguard for everyone else save your own 'vows'... Though I share your opinion of Vlad..."

**Starts walking again**

"Good luck... your majesty... you'll need it..."