Ravenloft (Gothic & Romance) [Accepting]

[Raella]

Risley raised one eyebrow, one corner of her mouth tilting upwards in a devilish half-smile. "A werewolf," she said softly, her low husky voice thoughtful, like a wildcat mulling over how it would take down a particularly difficult adversary,"You're right," Risley nodded at Marle,"if we had a first-hand look at several fresh sites, we could gain knowledge on how to go about disposing of it," She looked between Will and Marle; the two men looked like capable warriors,"that is, if you'll have me come along."
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Traveling in the forest was harder than it first seemed. Kilan was built for heavy combat and wide open spaces, so it was increasingly difficult for him to progress efficiently over knotted roots and tangled underbrush. He spotted three figures, two male and one female, about a hundred yards to his left. Kilan quietly changed course, giving the trio a wide berth before continuing on his way.

[Sijach~Shadowstorm]

"I guess I could take you to the murder sights..." Will said rather hesitantly, he still didn't know how much it would help, there was no pattern to the attacks it was just some creatures angry rage. He looked over to the girl that had joined them, at leas someone was going to help "I believe an introduction is in order; I'm Will and this is Marle." he looked around, about to intorduce the others but he saw they were no where to be seen "Where did they go?" he asked, spinning in circles and strangly resembling a go chasing it's tail.
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Elenwen heard something in her ear, a whispering noise but that wasn't all there was a sudden pain in her chest and she folded over, curling up into a little ball. There was something trying to get inside her, but there wasn't enough room! The two beigns that were already inside starting fighting it. Elenwen started to whimper, she felt like she was about to be torn apart. Rage and Sorrow made one last try to drive the creature away. Elenwen let out a scream as the two being forced the other away, necromancy, how could she have guess? Elenwen staggered to her feet, putting a hand to her head, everything hurt and was dizzy.

[Raella]

"I'm Risley," she said, shoulders shaking a bit from suppressed laughter at Will's antics,"shall we go into the town? And perhaps we could ask the townspeople about the attacks." She cast her gaze around at the mention of others, but no one was visible,"They might have gone into town already. I'm sure the people you're looking for haven't gone far."
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Once out of the trio's hearing range, Kilan tore even more violently through the undergrowth. After stumbling out of a large thornbush, he spotted the town's wall. Weary and relieved, he walked along the length of it until he saw an entrance. Kilan's pace picked up as he neared the gate.

[Derelict Draught]

: Ayra :

Ayra runs to Elenwen's side as she collapses. "ELENWEN! Whats wrong? What can I do to help?" Her hand rests on the girl's shoulder, as she stands with her back to the gypsies. She could heal any injuries that Elenwen had, but not knowing she couldn't do anything. Ayra stares at the girl, concern filling her eyes and panic welling up within her chest. What could she do!

Marle

Marle watches Will circle himself. Well this is a good sign... He dismisses the thought as his eyes shift to the Dragon girl. "Risley is right. The others most likely got tired of waiting and wandered into town. We should do the same and look for anything that might be useful your guards may have missed." Marle didn't really suspect that they would find anything, but they should at least keep the possibility in mind. He turns towards the village, his eyes falling on the sea of sorrow and fear. This would be an interesting experience for him...

[Sijach~Shadowstorm]

Elenwen looked up, uncurling form her little ball. Her face was filled with fear and pain, but the one thing that stood out was her eyes; one was now glowing a bright ruby red and the other glowing with a cold blue light. "It's nothing you can fix... nothing anyone can fix." She whimpered, the ghosts, the Dark One, the demons, it was all just getting to be to much. She could feel the fighting inside her, he hadn't lied to Marle when she said between Hate and Sorrow was pain, she was in pain and she was trapped between. "I spirit tried to posesse me but there isn't any more room." she muttered, looking down.
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Will nodded "Yes, we should get going." he turned and started walking towards the town, so much for his wood pile. He hummed a little as he walked, a tune Elenwen had taught him when they were kids, it was funny though; it was the same tune Elenwen was always humming but when Will did it sounded almost happy. He stuck his hands in his pockets, the town wasn't to far a walk, besides he'd been wanting to see the gypsies poerformance all day... why had the music stopped?

[Raella]

Risley strode confidently after Will and Marle, appearing to have no second thoughts about the strength of her loosely organized plan. But Risley's mind was reeling. Doubt and insecurity warred with her cool, easy facade. Behind her crimson eyes, she wondered if she could really help these villagers who were helpless to the rage of an unholy beast. She had experience with wolves, she had lived on the outskirts of a pack's territory, scavenging from their kills, learning the hunting patterns of the beautiful creatures. But those wolves were sane, killing only for food and taking only what they needed. This animal however, was crazed with desire to kill, insane with bloodlust. Could she really help this little town?
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Passing quietly past the bedraggled guards at the town gate, Kilan let his eyes wander. He saw a group of gypsies, but the music he had heard before had ceased. He heard a girl shout and whirled around. Kilan saw one girl hunched over in pain and another by her side. He rushed over to see if he could help.

[Derelict Draught]

: Ayra :

Ayra stares at Elenwen confused. "Something tried to...Tried to possess you?" That couldn't be right. What was there to possess people other than spirits. How could she not have room if a spirit tried to possess her? Ayra's eyes grow to the size of saucers. Did that mean that she was already possessed! Ayra looks at Elenwen with fear for the first time. Not fear of the girl, but fear for her. How could they help her? Did Marle know that she was possessed? Was that why he had taken to her so? A sea of questions rages within her. She places her hand on Elenwen's shoulder ever so gently. "There has to be a way to help." Her eyes dart up to an approaching human. Old habits kick in and her mouth remains shut though her eyes study him to be sure he isn't a threat to her or her friend.

Marle

Marle closes his eyes as they draw closer to the town. His head aches from all the emotions that surrounded him. The town's fear and anger. Risley's uncertainty. Will's shifting mood. His own fear. The emotions swirl in his head, driving him mad. He fights for control by pricking his fingers as he walks. The small pain gives him something solid to focus on. Something stable to help him. Prick...Prick...Prick...Each pain was a small joy to him. The key to his sanity.

[Sijach~Shadowstorm]

Will walked through the crowd, seeing a growing crowd of people around something, he pushed his way through the people, trying to get to the front, but when he did he wished he hadn't. He saw Elenwen crumpled on the ground, her eyes glowing and a pained expression, he thought she had gotten rid of that now, he thought that was why she had traveled with Madam Ava for so long. "Elenwen, not this again." he whispered going to sit beside her, he hadn't seen her like this in years... he hadn't seen her in years but none the less, this was bad. He had to find some joy in the fact her eyes were fading to blue at least they didn't have to deal with hate "At least we got sorrow." he muttered, sitting down next to her.
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Elenwen looked up at Ayra and ssquirmed away a little when the other man came close. "You don't understand. I've always been like this." she shook her head, feeling close to tears. Her eyes both turned to blue and the expression of pain seemed to leave her face, but was replaced with one of sorrow. She knew she was going to have to tell them know, she had been hoping it wouldn't have been for a little longer. "I sure probabaly tell you this town wasn't completely injust by wanting me killed..." she didn't want to explain it all here, for everyone to know, they would just tie her to the steak again.

[Raella]

Risley's eyes widened. The girl, Elenwen as Will had called her, was on the ground with a pained expression. Upon looking closer, Risley saw that the girl's eyes were a shade of blue so sorrowful that Risley felt a pang in her chest. "Elenwen? Are you alright?" she asked hesitantly. Risley kneeled by her and placed a hand on Elenwen's shoulder.
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Kilan's mouth hung open a bit as he took in the scene in front of him. "What happened?" he asked, stepping back to make room for the others who had appeared.

[Derelict Draught]

: Ayra :

Ayra smiles softly to Elenwen. "Relax. We aren't going anywhere. Marle agreed to help and as of yet he has never gone back on his word. I don't think he's about to start now." That went for her as well. She had finally made a friend and she had no intention of losing her for anyone, not even Marle. Her eyes drift up to the others as they join the throng. "We should probably head inside, I imagine that you're tired." She would let Marle talk to the others and explain everything, he was good at that. Before turning with the hope of leading Elenwen away, she did notice that Marle was pricking his fingers again. He always had such odd behaviors.

Marle

Marle's pricking had become a series of stabs. The group gathered so tightly around them was maddening. The light prick of his walk was lost in the torrent of sorrow blasting from Elenwen alone, much less the other minds about him. In truth, even the stabbing wasn't enough. He was unaware of just how deep the wounds were or how much they really hurt. His hands just kept moving, hoping to drive off the cacophony. Even with his whimsical mood swings, Marle still focused enough to catch Will's comment. This had been happening for some time then. Just another misery to add to the myriad. He rests a hand on Will's shoulder, trying to pull him back to the task at hand. "Ayra will take care of her. We need to look at the scenes of attack." His eyes study a young man who seemed just as out of place as the rest of them. "I don't know but I suspect that you should come with us. There is a lot going on here and I'm hoping Will will fill us in."