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Kahs Odd Encounter Sr Emmanuel 240930
On a mystically enveloped night along Perdition's Passage, a secluded dirt road trimmed by the forest's dense attire, Sienna faces a daunting trial. The ambiance of the setting, with its narrow path and the sky cloaked in grey, sets the stage for a peculiar venture. Sienna, with her background as a cheerleader finding little advantage here, conquers the physical challenge of climbing to a certain height despite the exhaustion it brings. Her ordeal doesn’t end with the climb as she quickly encounters bloody markings and a puzzle that demands her intellect. With a tablet in hand, she deciphers an anagram that leads her to verbalize "Revocacionem protectione sanctuarium," with hope but uncertain of the outcome. Kah, her companion, though primarily silent and seemingly resigned to a lesser role in the puzzle-solving, remains vigilant, ready to protect Sienna at a moment's notice, exemplifying a quiet yet formidable presence alongside her.
The narrative takes a turn as Sienna and Kah engage in the riddle's final step, speculating and acting upon the clues they've pieced together. Sienna is the one to articulately combine the required phrases into a command, indicating a shift from deciphering clues to taking action. Despite Kah's initial deference in solving the enigma, he actively participates in this crucial moment, suggesting Sienna verbally complete the puzzle. The suspenseful silence that follows their attempt is abruptly shattered by an explosive reaction from the waystones, a telltale sign of their success. The once latent magic surges back into the world, reshaping it and reasserting the fantastical elements that had been momentarily quelled. This cinematic conclusion not only marks their immediate triumph but also heralds a renewed era where magic, with all its unpredictable might, flows freely once more, thanks to Sienna and Kah's dare and intellect.
(Sienna's odd encounter(SREmmanuel):SREmmanuel)
[Sun Sep 29 2024]
On Perdition's Passage
Tucked away, this secluded dirt road cuts through the dense embrace of the forest. It's barely a two-lane path, whispering of civilization rather than declaring it. This narrow ribbon of packed down earth is carved beneath a canopy of old trees, with their branches forming a living tunnel above the compacted soil. Here and there, the roadway is interrupted by roots that snake across the surface, creating natural speed bumps that demand cautious navigation.
It is night, about 74F(23C) degrees, and the sky is covered by grey clouds. There is a waning crescent moon.
The climb to the top is extremely exhausting for Sienna, even with her years of training as a cheerleader. By the time she reaches the height of the rope, her arms burn and ache from exertion, pulling herself up over the edge and rolling onto the floor. She catches her breath, sweat sheening on her brow, and flawless ponytail now more waves than pressed out straight. A slow blink, taking in the bloody markings scrawled on the floor.
Her fingers instinctively tap at the tablet as it beeps, revealing the letters cataloged by the other drone. "R, EN, TRA, VE..." Her eyes narrow as she processes the anagram. "Venerat... Entrare?" She shakes her head, frustrated. "No... it's 'Venerat Re''Return'..." She pauses, then turns to look behind her at Kah with a beaming smile. "Return to the sanctuary!"
The words are studied at length before she reluctantly utters the damning words, "Revocacionem protectione sanctuarium."
Clambering up onto the tower itself, the broad man sets himself and returns his armaments to their proper places. Giving a look, an almost crestfallen look comes to Kah. He might've helped get them up here, but it's clear he doesn't expect to be much help as they're presented with a puzzle of sorts. His quiet disposition takes over and he lets Sienna study the problem. "Interesting" he mutters, at least picking up the gist with a growl. "If you can discover the riddle, then I will take the risk. Better me than -" The man grunts as Sienna precedes him and he's suddenly very much on alert. He draws close to the woman and puts himself in an easy place to protect her if he can. "Foolish" he hisses at the woman. Hints of frustration, and also respect come through his voice.
Kah says "I think you must also say the word. In one senteance, the riddle said yes?"
Kah grunts.
Sienna says, crankily, "Revocacionem protectione sanctuarium, venerat re."
There's nothing but silence for several seconds as the words echo through the quiet of the night. I mean, really, what did we expect? Some sort of dramat- A boom echoes through the night as the waystones shatter all at once, the spoken words and their intent enough to trigger the failsafe built into the spell. The bloody marks on the floor boil, and writhe, and curl up into little more than flumes and plooms of smoke as magic comes rushing into the world anew, coiling and seething and twisting past Kah and Sienna as the world becomes a more dangerous, magical place once more!
The narrative takes a turn as Sienna and Kah engage in the riddle's final step, speculating and acting upon the clues they've pieced together. Sienna is the one to articulately combine the required phrases into a command, indicating a shift from deciphering clues to taking action. Despite Kah's initial deference in solving the enigma, he actively participates in this crucial moment, suggesting Sienna verbally complete the puzzle. The suspenseful silence that follows their attempt is abruptly shattered by an explosive reaction from the waystones, a telltale sign of their success. The once latent magic surges back into the world, reshaping it and reasserting the fantastical elements that had been momentarily quelled. This cinematic conclusion not only marks their immediate triumph but also heralds a renewed era where magic, with all its unpredictable might, flows freely once more, thanks to Sienna and Kah's dare and intellect.
(Sienna's odd encounter(SREmmanuel):SREmmanuel)
[Sun Sep 29 2024]
On Perdition's Passage
Tucked away, this secluded dirt road cuts through the dense embrace of the forest. It's barely a two-lane path, whispering of civilization rather than declaring it. This narrow ribbon of packed down earth is carved beneath a canopy of old trees, with their branches forming a living tunnel above the compacted soil. Here and there, the roadway is interrupted by roots that snake across the surface, creating natural speed bumps that demand cautious navigation.
It is night, about 74F(23C) degrees, and the sky is covered by grey clouds. There is a waning crescent moon.
The climb to the top is extremely exhausting for Sienna, even with her years of training as a cheerleader. By the time she reaches the height of the rope, her arms burn and ache from exertion, pulling herself up over the edge and rolling onto the floor. She catches her breath, sweat sheening on her brow, and flawless ponytail now more waves than pressed out straight. A slow blink, taking in the bloody markings scrawled on the floor.
Her fingers instinctively tap at the tablet as it beeps, revealing the letters cataloged by the other drone. "R, EN, TRA, VE..." Her eyes narrow as she processes the anagram. "Venerat... Entrare?" She shakes her head, frustrated. "No... it's 'Venerat Re''Return'..." She pauses, then turns to look behind her at Kah with a beaming smile. "Return to the sanctuary!"
The words are studied at length before she reluctantly utters the damning words, "Revocacionem protectione sanctuarium."
Clambering up onto the tower itself, the broad man sets himself and returns his armaments to their proper places. Giving a look, an almost crestfallen look comes to Kah. He might've helped get them up here, but it's clear he doesn't expect to be much help as they're presented with a puzzle of sorts. His quiet disposition takes over and he lets Sienna study the problem. "Interesting" he mutters, at least picking up the gist with a growl. "If you can discover the riddle, then I will take the risk. Better me than -" The man grunts as Sienna precedes him and he's suddenly very much on alert. He draws close to the woman and puts himself in an easy place to protect her if he can. "Foolish" he hisses at the woman. Hints of frustration, and also respect come through his voice.
Kah says "I think you must also say the word. In one senteance, the riddle said yes?"
Kah grunts.
Sienna says, crankily, "Revocacionem protectione sanctuarium, venerat re."
There's nothing but silence for several seconds as the words echo through the quiet of the night. I mean, really, what did we expect? Some sort of dramat- A boom echoes through the night as the waystones shatter all at once, the spoken words and their intent enough to trigger the failsafe built into the spell. The bloody marks on the floor boil, and writhe, and curl up into little more than flumes and plooms of smoke as magic comes rushing into the world anew, coiling and seething and twisting past Kah and Sienna as the world becomes a more dangerous, magical place once more!