You didn't send them into trouble, Phrozen. You are helping them accomplish destiny!
Just like Gandalf did. Frodo was the person to do the quest. He helped him in achieving it (in some hardcore way lol).
I've got the 1st chapter of the second season hot and ready on my hands.
One question remains- Do I post it in this thread or start a new thread for season 2?
I am divided. Can't decide. So I'll let you choose. Be quick.
Oh and thanks Nektu and also everybody who's followed the first season. We'll have quite a few new chars that will make their appearancein season 2, so be prepared!
And also, Reptar (and I) will have a surprise for you guys.
One thing- you'll be in season 2 Jeru. Guaranteed.
Hmm...did I just post 4 times in a row there? (Edit Jeru posted while I was writing this, so it's 3 times in a row :P)
Oh well...anyways season 2 will be in 2 and a half months approximately- could be less but not more.
I'm off to completing some college stuff and show to everybody how awesome I really am.
Also the last chapter has really a LOT of new stuff. It could undergo minor revision and editing before season 2 starts.
Now to say goodbye Nekro style. Yes that means A SONG!!!
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Aww....that sounds too sad.
Let's try again.
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Now you are talking baby...
Another one then?
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See ya guys.
Will be dropping now and then when I get the time.
Miss me and wish me success!
The library itself was a great hall that had been divided into two main areas- one just for the rows and rows of books and the other for study with several fairly large tables with small oil lamps atop them. Our friends entered the latter and here they encountered a strange man, who upon seeing them immediately stood up and walked their way.
Dressed in a dark cloak with the hood thrown over his head, he had like...twigs sticking out of his back.
"Greetings my fellow friends. You must forgive such a super-late invitation and request on my behalf but I much desired to speak to you all. I imagine you must be very tired."
He looked at them in an expectant manner.
Turmo- "Errr...why do you have branches growing on your back?"
Town-master laughing- "Oh you noticed. Realistic, aren't they? I have designed this cloak myself. I call it the super-twig cloak. These branches that you see are carefully chosen and are of specific size and shape."
Az- "Hmm...you use it for armor?"
Town-master- "Oh no, it just looks nice. Speaking of nice, I have been working on a super-story. Now you see there is this evil guy who cooks like this large and super-delicious cookie.He cooks also other smaller cookies and gives them to many people who, when they eat them, will desire for the big cookie so much that they will become his slaves. I've named it Lord of the Cookies. There will be..."
Nacho- "Oh...I...uhm...Town-master, sorry to...interrupt you, you wanted to see us about something important?"
Town-master- "Oh right...I keep forgetting! Yes...yes indeed I do my friends. My name is Atrumentis, but please call me Atru. I am the master of our good town of Deeha'Blothri. Please sit down and make yourselves comfortable."
They all settled around one of the study tables.
Nacho decided to bring up the most pressing matter on his mind- " Sir Atru, I have heard from one of your guards of someone called Shatterer who came here not long ago."
Atru- "Oh yes, that is true. It was super-scary too. It happened a couple of weeks back. But first of all my good prince, how is your father?"
Nacho rather taken aback- "I...I haven't seen or heard of him in a very long time now nor anyone of my family. I pray Mother Precel keeps them fine."
Atru- "I am sure they are super-fine, prince. The Age of Tenebris has brought many changes upon Precel and most kingdoms must try to live through them. Which brings an important issue to the table. I have heard you passed through the Forest and I am greatly surprised but relieved to see you have come out super-unscathed- but did you encounter any...anything along the way?"
Nacho- "We did." The Moomooer proceeded to gave a brief retelling of their adventures in Gurk and he told Atru of the bears, how they looked they were dead but still attacked as though they were still alive.
Atru- "I feared you might have encountered such dangers prince. I have long researched this matter- I mean the origin of these animals. The elder of your clan was of a great help to me. Indeed I personally know Phrozen and though against the rules, he allowed me to consult the Iajk scriptures for he understood I might perhaps find a new light to all the mysteries that encompass our present dilemma. From then on I travelled throughout Precel to seek out the super-truth."
Nacho- "The truth? What do you mean?"
Atru- "Well I shall explain that in a moment. As you already know, Beasts are normal animals in appearance. What puts them apart is their capacity of human speech and powers of transformation. They are much more stronger that the normal human. However as much as I looked throughout literature and history records and listened to the different tales of the different regions of Precel, talking and transforming animals is something 'unnatural'. Precel has had for ages magical creatures co-existing with the normal animals. While the magic in our good world is diverse and extends beyond the raw power of water and fire, no magic allows for transformation. Then comes the matter of summons. The Iajk scriptures has scant details on the matter. Scoobidux was apparently able to summon creatures after he obtained the wand and the evil Daemaro had summoning powers also.
Which makes me think that both the wand and the powers of the Beasts are something out of this world. The fact that Daemaro was brought back among the living should be proof enough. They disturb the natural balance on Precel. This might be the very cause of the birth of the Fountains of life. The land reacted to this 'outside' magic and tried to defend herself."
Nekro's thoughts- "Talk about super-boring stuff..."
Az- "Out of this world? There is nothing beyond the lands of Precelsus Tutshi except the vast expanses of the Sea."
Atru- "Nobody knows that alas. Not for certain. We do not know what lies beyond the Sea. In any case, the recent happenings may prove my guess to be right. The power behind Eximius and the Beasts has resurfaced. From my travelings, I have gathered that such creatures as the bear you have met have been sighted and even fought against in the distant past. There are rumors of it and tales that were made of them, and in the Western Kingdom, I found some old records on the matter. It told of the 'undead' and how dead animals could walk again, fearless and blood-thirsty. These incidents coincide with the rise of the Beasts and the emergence of the wand. Now once more, when the wand is prophesied to reappear, these undead animals rise again. I should also say that the legend and tales behind the undead animal go that if the head was taken, they would then rest in peace
Nacho- "Ya either that or blowing them up should be fine too."
Atru- "Oh I see you already know of their weakness. This is one of the reason we have been able to save Zhuge."
Nacho- "Zhuge!?! He left the village 1 week ago on a mission from elder Prozen. Is he here? Where is he?"
Atru- "No worries young prince. He is in the infirmary, recuperating. He was in fact sent to scout a safe passage for you. At least that's what we gathered from him. One of our guards noticed a great ball of fire in the sky above the trees of Gurk a late evening. Apparently some fierce battle was going on and I immediately sent a group of our elite guards to investigate. They returned with an injured Zhuge. He was apparently seriously outnumbered but fought bravely and managed to hold on until we could reach him. He just told us why he was in the forest before losing consciousness. And only yesterday, he woke up in panic and told us of your coming and how you should not enter Gurk at any cost."
"I thought of sending a small search party for you but I did not know when you would depart from your clan and had no idea you were so super-close to us. I hope you forgive us prince."
Nacho- "Sir Atru, you are not to blame at all. Indeed I am quite grateful to you and your men for having saved Zhuge. Elder Phrozen is very attached to him and would have conferred such an important mission to no other.
But this new information you've given me on the wand and the Beasts is rather disturbing. I will not pretend to have understood it all but this might be an explanation to the power of sorcerers and witches."
Turmo's thoughts- "Oh fuck...this looks like big-time trouble. Sorcerers and witches now? Man, what's up here...? Not a super-place....not a super-place at all..."
Atru- "Oh I see you are following me, Prince. The magic that sorcerers and witches wield is 'unnatural'. They have spells in the form of curses.
Still, they took part in none of the Great Wars. It might have been because they are so few and or they did not see their vile and selfish ends being aided by allying with any group. I personally think it is the latter. I thought at first this Shatterer was a sorcerer, but no sorcerer can break through the enchantments around Deeha'Blothri as he did. There are so many mysteries...yet I think they must somehow be all connected. I have come across a witch once during one of my journeys across Precel and barely escaped. This Shatterer had the same aura except his power was more intense and focused. I saw him that day though he did not know I was the Town-master. And also he seems to have a purpose or task at hand very much unlike the sorcerers and witches inhabiting the different kingdoms of Precel."
Nacho- "This is worrying indeed. But there are enchantments around Deeha'Bolthri you say? Then you must have a Stone of Jordan."
Atru- "Yes we do. The Stone's power has been what protected us for so long. It is a gift given to the town before my time by the leader of the Moomoo clan back then, for having been one of the outpost used by mages in the Beast Wars."
Nacho- "And it was well-given too. But will it be enough to prevail against Shatterer? I heard of his threat against the Town from one of the guards."
Atru- "I think it will. This Shatterer- he broke through the enchantments at the door but wasn't able to move further in. His threat is just a bluff I believe. The Stone's power comes from Mother Precel's heart herself and the closer you move towards the center of Deeha'Blothri, the more potent is the power. Shatterer must have realized that this is not something he can challenge that easily and gave a warning instead, remaining only at the gates. I think we will be super-safe. Besides the guards of Deeha'Blothri are very well trained...which brings me to why I actually wanted to see you."
---------------------End of episode 9--------------------------
Narrator- "Season one is over folks. So have you had a nice time?"
Zhuge- "Me on my deathbed was really nice indeed." Narrator- "Sarcasm will be the end of us all one day I tell you."
Atru- "Well I think it was definitely super-nice."
Umpa- "Eerrr...what's with the 'super'?"
Atru- "What about it?"
Shatt- "Well you sound super-annoying for one."
Atru- "That's because super-stupid guys like you cannot understand a super-cool guy like me."
Shatt- "How about I super-drill a hole in your skull? Like super-right-now? Narrator- "Ah folks calm down...calm now. You realize we have just ended the first season? It's time to celebrate this!"
Nacho- "Let's get some lemon juice yay!"
Turmo- "And some milk-shake!"
Everyone- "And cookies of course!" Narrator- Cheers everybody. Enjoy your break. We'll see each other for the second season of Dfans the movie. See ya."
------------------------------------END OF SEASON ONE------------------------------------
The fight had delayed our friends. It was nearing evening now and as they looked back, they saw red eyes gazing at them from between the trees- hungry cruel eyes. It seemed that the little light of day that was left was preventing them from pursuing.
The Precelians began to fear that darkness would awaken other creatures within Gurk- perhaps more dangerous than the bears they encountered.
They understood they would have to put some reasonable distance between them and the forest before they were safe. Az and Nacho were not ready yet for another full-out battle.
The friends hurried all they could but it looked to be a losing race. The sun seemed decided to beat them to it and was fast dipping below the horizon. And soon enough it was nightfall.
A long chilling howl echoed far behind them and they knew that the hunt was on.
Turmo- "Oh crap oh crap oh crap...what the hell is happening here? Why does this always happen to me?"
Nekro- "You have been pursued by frenzied animals wanting to eat you before?"
Turmo- "Now you that mention it...this has never happened to me...Hmm... Oh GAAAWWDD NOOOO am still going to die!!!."
Nacho- "Save your breath the both of you. There should be a small town somewhere close by according to the map elder Phrozen has given me. Let's hurry."
Some 10 minutes later.
Az- "I think I see some lights ahead of us."
And lights they were. Bright lamposts that have been lit to ward off the darkness of the night and maybe more than just the darkness.
They came before a huge wooden gate with a sign that read "Deeha'Blothri". Az knocked on the huge gate with his staff. Something queer happened- they were all pushed back by a wave of cold air. It seemed there were several enchantements placed on the door. Then suddenly, the gate creeked slowly open to reveal the familar sight of roads and human habitation. With some relief, our four companions entered the town. The gate closed with a thud and 2 guards came up, tall and wearing breastplates.
The burlier one came forward with a halberd in hand and spoke in an aggressive tone-
"Who are you strangers and what is your purpose coming to our town at such a late hour?"
"My name is Nacho and here is my esquire Nekro. We are both from the Moomoo clan. This is my friend Az from the Wolian clan and this is Turmobil a friend of mine from a village close to Ashnak valley. We are traveling throughout the land and were hoping to find hospitality in your town."
The guard appeared surprised. The reputation of both the Moomoo and the Wolian clans was such that its members were deeply respected anywhere in Precel. Their deeds during both Beast Wars and the Warlord wars were legend and praised throughout the whole land.
The burly guard- "My name is Jetrall. Here is my comrade Elfen Lied."
Elfen who also carried a small lamp with him raised it high in the air and in its light perceived the emblems of the clans on Az and the Moomooers.
Elfen- "You are indeed speaking the truth. Welcome friends. I shall go to announce your arrival to the master. Please follow Jetrall to the local tavern. You will find rooms to sleep and you'll be able to refresh yourselves."
As he was going to depart, Turmo spoke-
"Hey wait. If you are going to see the master and this Jetrall dude is leading us to the tavern, who will guard the gate?"
Elfen- "Oh crap...you are right. I never thought of that."
Jet- "This is a dilemma indeed. What are we going to do? This is just terrible!"
Nacho- "Woho there...no need to panic like that. We'll wait for Elfen to go first and return and then you can lead us to the Tavern Jet."
Elfen and Jet- "That is a brilliant idea! Unbelievable...We would never have thought of that. You must indeed be a praised member of the Moomoo clan!"
Nacho- "Eerrmm...right."
After Elfen returned, Jet led them to the Tavern. Apparently the master greatly desired to meet them and hear their tale and had invited them to his table later that night.
The travelers quickly refreshed themselves and were soon ready to go. Jet was their guide once more.
Jet- "I think the master has been expecting your arrival. He actually knows your leader, the famed Phrozen and had been warned to look out for you."
Nacho- "You seemed rather on edge for people you were actually looking out for."
Jet- "You must forgive us my friend. 2 weeks ago, the guard at the gate who was LinkX was welcoming a stranger who had knocked at the gate. Now Link is quite the cheerful fellow and he has a habit of hugging every visitor to our town. Except that this visitor didn't like it at all. He severely injured our friend.
He announced himself as Shatterer and wanted to speak to the master. However he was instead met by the full garrison stationed some distance from the gate, when a peasant who saw the attack sounded the alarm."
The four companions looked at each other. Shatterer again.
Az- "What happened and is the guard Link ok?"
Jet- "Link is recovering in the infirmary and will be fine. This Shatterer guy simply sneered and gave us a warning which was more of a threat. He told us to leave this town and move out or we'll be killed, down to the very last one. He has given us a month after which he'll put his threat to work. He then disappeared in some form of mist. I was there that day and I swear I had never seen that kind of magic before."
Nacho- "We have...heard of this Shatterer. We were in the forest before coming here and we've encountered some strange animals. Your town being so close to Gurk itself, I am sure you know what I am talking about."
Jet- "Indeed I do friend. However am sure the master will answer these questions for you. We have reached the library."
Az- "The library? At this time?"
Jet- "Well yes...the master is a bit of a...peculiar man...He keeps talking about scripts and films and nobody can understand him. Add on that what he has strapped on his back, and you have yourself a real weir-...*cough* well you'll see. I leave you for now my friends. May we meet again soon." With that, Jet departed.
Turmo- "What a nice bloke that Jet dude."
And without further ado, Turmo and his friends entered the library.
-----------------------End of episode 8----------------------
Turmo- "Mr Narrator, what are these animals in Gurk?" Narrator- "Patience my good Turmo. All in due time."
Umpa- "If I was there, I would have stamped the hell out of them."
Shatterer- "Oh look, the sleeping beast is talking."
Umpa- "What do you mean by that?"
Shatterer- "That you should have had a place in Sleeping Beauty rather than here."
*Umpa's eyes begin to water.*
Nacho- "Don't mind him Umpa. He is just in one of his evil fits right now."
Umpa- "Am not crying! I just got lots of dust in my eyes!" Narrator- " So people, what about the life-mystery question?"
Dae- "I say a blumpkin is blue."
Shatt- "Me too."
Seth- "But what is a blumpkin?" [spoil] Narrator- You've been kamehamehaed bitches. Hahahahaha....."[/spoil]
Nektu- "Will he ever stop these jokes? I say we all stop trying to answer his questions."
Az- "Ya but we got cookies last time!"
Everyone- "We want more cookies!!!" Narrator- "Pfft...I guess you kinda deserve it. You are my main source of laughter after all. Here."
Everyone- "Woohoo!"
One clear winner this time with one correct answer. And that's Jeru. Congrats man.
100 exp for you.
Nobody guessed Jetrall's role. Well it was written before he made his major comeback, so there's not that much either.
I'll release the last 2 episodes of the first season shortly. Please do not post in between. You can post after I put out the 2 episodes. Thanks.
Dawn had yet to make its appearance before the Moomooers and Az were awake. Turmo still lay asleep and our friends packed their gear, refreshed themselves and cleared most traces of their camping before waking him up.
Turmo- "Whooaat ijj ith? Schtil night....Shleeeppp."
Nacho- "No Turmo, you must wake up. We need to make an early departure to be able to cross the forest before nightfall. If we are quick enough and the whole path is intact, it will take us 8 hours. But I doubt our journey will be uneventful. So we need to go."
After Turmo had refreshed himself and taken a frugal breakfast with everyone, our companions were on their way. However the event with Shatterer was in the back of their minds and they were more on their guard than ordinary.
They entered the forest just as dawn had passed and the sun had climbed over the horizon. Surprisingly enough, the forest seemed much less haunting than Nacho had experienced the day before. While the air was still heavy, the sound of birds chirping and the small feet of little creatures scuttling along tree trunks and the forest floor was deceivingly peaceful.
It seemed like a normal forest.
Nacho signaled his friends to remain alert and quickly they found the forest track and proceeded to follow it.
The path was heading in a general western direction and would open up on the Great Crossings Road which will take our friends back to the east. There were only 2 paths that went through the forest. The one Nacho and the others were taking would lengthen their journey but it was the shortest way out of the forest. The other path would have taken them closer to Curast but the spread of the woods made it such that it would take two whole days to come out of Gurk.
4 hours passed and the track remained as unaltered as it was in Nacho's memory. However the trees around seemed to have suffered. Some looked like they had been cruelly cleaved and torn by lightning while others bore deep gashes on their trunk from what appeared to be claws. They had reached a thick and dense part of Gurk and it was quite dark though our friends knew that the sun must be shining brightly above the flora-roof that constitued the dark green leaves of towering trees.
And then all of a sudden they felt it.
The ground shook and the sound of trees being 'tossed' aside came to their ears. A deep savage roar followed. It seemed to be coming from their left.
Turmo just fainted and Nekro backed away so fast that he tripped over an protruding tree root, fell and...just stayed there.
Az reacted. He grabbed his staff that hung over his back and hit the ground with it. A great barrier of water rose and quickly formed a dome over the 4 companions, protecting them. The water seemed alive as it rushed and flowed along the dome structure. They could still see outside.
Then the creature arrived. It was a bear. It seemed to have grown well beyond the normal size of bears that inhabited these parts. It was huge and almost as tall as the surrounding trees themselves as it reared on its hind legs. Drool and foam was coming out of its mouth- it roared once more and gave one great swipe with its massive paw. The barrier was hardly disturbed. But the animal seemed to become even more frenzied as it lept at the dome.
Now this was one ingenious spell Az had invented himself. The water that flowed and rushed around them with its small eddy currents provided a shield against any melee or ranged attack. A melee attack will only sweep the water aside and its dome structure meant that the water simply flowed around and the barrier remained whole. A ranged attack was deflected as the water's flow pattern, speed and direction could be changed at will by Az.
But the spell was even more complex.
If anybody tried to enter the barrier, the water dome would break and form a water prison around the attacker depriving him from air and essentially drowning him.
This is the very fate that awaited the bear.
It writhed and clawed viciously in vain at the water sphere that held him floating above the ground.
There were a dozen hydras around. Nacho cast them while Az did his spell.
Az looked at Nacho.
"I should free him. But he seems to be touched by some sort of madness. What should I do, Nacho?"
Nacho- "Look carefully Az."
And Az looked.
The bear's eyes were missing- there were just empty sockets...and as it turned its great head, the two friends noticed that half of its face has rotted and fallen away, revealing part of its skull and all of its jaw and teeth on that side.
Az- "How...how can this be? My water spell can't hold him much longer. He seems unaffected too. It cannot be a living animal."
Then Nacho noticed something- all of the hydras were pointing in his direction. Hearing a low growl just behind him, he quickly understood. Quickly ducking and rolling to the side just as the hydras poured forth their flames, he turned to see a second monstrous bear. It was temporarily stopped in its track by the intense wall of fire created by the hydras. It's fur ignited and it started burning...however it soon began advancing forward, seemingly heedless of the heat and flames.
Nacho wasted no time.
"Az, use your water-destruction technique on this one, leave the bear in the water prison for me. I need time to summon the Phoenix."
The Wolianer quickly obeyed. Making a punch motion towards the enemy and muttering a spell as he did so, a water cannonball formed in mid-air as big as the bear's huge head. The cannonball had fast revolving water within and as it shot towards the enraged animal at great speed, it's impact exploded the bear's head and the creature fell dead.
On the other side, Nacho raised both of his arms and the hydras vanished to leave small balls of glowing lava. As he brought his hands together, the fiery spheres joined and fused and a gigantic bird emerged from the bright flames that hung in mid-air. At the same time, the water prison broke and the second bear was free. It made its way straight for Nacho.
But not before the great phoenix swooped down and seemed to disappear as it touched the animal.
The bear froze in mid-attacking stance and started trembling all over. Mere seconds after wards it exploded...bones, entrails and flesh flying everywhere.
The Precelians had both used their strongest techniques and were out of magical energy and stamina. Thankfully, Turmo came around and Nekro too. As they helped the prince and Az up, our friends noticed that on the ground where their enemies were vanquished lay on one side a small pile of gold and on the other, a golden-colored chain armor and a pale green dagger.
Nekro went to inspect them.
"It seems these are all real, no illusions. What's more, from the chain armor and the dagger I am sensing some magic powers. It's dangerous to use them though. Especially from what we've seen of our enemies. We'll need someone to properly identify their special properties."
Az- "It amazes me you saw anything at all from where you were calmly lying and relaxing yourself."
Nekro- "*cough* Ahem..well you seemed to be getting on fine on your own, so I didn't want to bother you..."
Nacho- "I cannot walk yet and I don't think Az can either. Nekro, pick up these items. We'll examine them later on."
Turmo- "We cannot wait in this freaky place. Let's move on. I'll help Az. Nekro will help you Nacho.Let's get the hell outta here!"
The 4 friends stumbled on for 1 hour. Luckily enough no more enemies appeared. Az and Nacho's magical energies started naturally refilling and they were soon able to walk almost normally.
They quickened their pace. The hours passed by and the forest seemed to be watching their every movement. No attack came though and they didn't stop for lunch or any rest.
And then finally...they perceived the road. Relief and joy it was.
------------------End of episode 7-------------------------
Umpa- "Holy dino, there was some serious action in there." Narrator- "Ya I know- am good."
Turmo- "Mr Narrator, will I faint before each fight?" Narrator- "Of course you will."
Turmo- "Awesome."
Shatterer- "A pity they got through so easy though..."
Nekro- "Man, you are really evil."
Shatterer- "At least I don't need bushes and overlying roots to save my ass."
Nekro- "Pff....whatever...at least I get to appear every episode."
Shatterer- "Big deal..." Narrator- "Gentlemen please. Let's keep this conversation civil, shall we? So what do you have to do to be said to have a doggy style?"
Umpa- "Is this about sex again?" Narrator- "Now...now I said life-mysteries. Use the correct term my good Umpa."
Umpa- "Ok...does it have anything related to sex?" Narrator- "Well today I shall let you answer the question. I'll give you clues."
Everyone- "Yeah!!!" Narrator- "First clue- it has something to do with dogs."
Phrozen- "It means you talk like a dog- I mean when you talk your tongue is lolling and you drool and all."
Seth- "It means you got lice."
Hans- "It means you like using your legs, and your hands too when you walk." Narrator's thoughts *Man....just how innocent can you get...I guess I'll skip kamehameha/bitches-pawning mode today*
Narrator- "Incredible guys! You actually solved it on the first go. It's a combination of all the things you've said. Congratulation and cookies for everyone!"
Everyone- "Yay!"
Are our friends really safe?
Where will they go afterwards?
Who is Jetrall?
And more importantly if a pumpkin is orange, what colour would a blumpkin be?
All of these answers will be revealed in the next episode of Dfans the movie- The Town of ???
First of all, thank you guys for the nice comments. DMM
Now onto the DMM results. Since all of the questions were pretty open-ended, I was very lenient on the marking.
The general similarity of the answers to the third question is what earned most of the marks.
Bunch of bastards.
Now, Turmo, Nacho and Shatt have equal marks and only a very meager advantage over Jeru. So I'll be dividing the 100exp between all of you since no answers had the required level of accuracy to gauge up the marks. Fairer this way and anyway the DMM is for FUN!!!
As for Az...well, let's say the skills he described are way too advanced for such a simple story.
So
Shatterer- 25
Turmo- 25
Nacho- 25
Jeru- 25
And for the answers, well read the next chapter, which will be up in 5 minutes something.
Answer questions at end of last chapter(exluding doggy style one) What will our friends encounter in the dark forest of Gurk?
What can Turmo do in a fight?
What can Nekro not do in a fight?
All carry 3 marks.
If you want to participate add 'DMM' to title of your post.
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Marks given on extent of accuracy. Winner gets 100 exp.
Narrator- "Nacho is in the forest of Gurk on his knees with the terrible Shatterer towering in front of him.
No...no that's not what you are thinking... But who exactly is Shatterer or what is he?"
Shatterer- "A brave young prince you are for coming here all alone. I bring the words of my master, Lord Tulkan to you: The time of beast and man has passed. Once you recover the wand, remember that power is the ultimate truth. Come and seek Me out. I shall await your return."
Nacho still breathing with difficulty after the heavy onslaught of Shatterer, raised his head slowly.
What he saw almost froze his heart.
Standing before him was a man or what used to be a man. Tall and with eyes so drawn within their sockets that they seemed inexistant. On his head or skull rather rested a half-broken crown and in is his hand was a scepter. All around him shone a pale sickly blue light.
His face was distorted by a cynical leer as he gazed down upon the prince.
Nacho stood up and knew what was coming. Here was an evil being. Messenger he claimed to be, yet he was poised for attack. Nacho jumped back, drew his sword in a flash and in the same fluid movement touched his other hand on the side of the blade. When the blade parted contact with his palm, it glowed a deep red, like if it was on fire.
Shatterer's voice rang with malintent- "Shall we play then, prince?"
And the battle began.
Nacho was no match. Hydras he summoned and the fire-enchanted blade he wielded, but Shatterer only laughed through it all. Fire touched him to leave no mark, and Nacho's blade only cut through thin air however fiercely he slashed at the vile creature.
Then in one fell stroke Shatterer raised his scepter and brought it down upon Nacho. The prince survived, but only just. In a swift movement Nacho swung his sword upwards. His blade shattered as the scepter hit it but it was enough the deflect the fatal blow.
The enemy grabbed Nacho's hair and pulled his face close to his own. The putrid smell that came from him took Nacho aback.
Shatterer- "My master thinks you are of some value, so i shall let you live... But we shall meet again and you better be prepared weakling- for next time, you die.
And he added- "Remember then to be polite young prince and try to entertain me a little more than this pathetic fight we had."
Letting out a last evil cackle, Shatterer seemed to fade in the mist which had gathered around.
Deeply shaken by the encounter but otherwise physically unhurt except for his sore sword-arm, Nacho clumsily made his way back out of the forest.
At the camp.
Two hours had gone by. Nekro who had been to collect some driftwood was returning. Turmo had a small fire going with some dry leaves and straw he had gathered around.
Turmo to Nekro- " Why are you covered in so many bruises? Did you fall on your way?"
Nekro- "Hmm, actually ya I did. My leg still hurts. Is Nacho not back yet?"
Then they heard somebody running behind them. They were close to the main road and could see it from where they were. A young man arrived dressed in a deep purple cloak bearing the emblem of the Wolian clan and with a long staff hung over his back.
Nekro- You must be Azriel. I am Nekro, prince Nacho's esquire and here's Turmo a friend we've met along the way. Nacho will be here soon. He went to scout the area and see which path we shall take tomorrow."
Azriel- "Oh I see the Moomoo clan emblem on your quilted armor. I have never seen you before though."
Several minutes went by...
Then Az decided to break the silence- "So which branch of magic do you specialize, Turmo?"
"Oh...uhm....slimepretzel" mumbled Turmo.
"I never heard that before. I do Hym."
Turmo- "Who?"
"Hym. When I first learned about hym I instantly fell in love. And from then on, each morning I have practiced and now I do Hym at a completely new level." said Az glancing at Nekro.
Turmo- "I thought you two didn't know each other? Never knew you were so close. Nothing against you pal, but I sleep over here. So could you sleep over there?"
Az- "huh?"
Nekro laughing like a maniac- "Turmo it's H-Y-M. It's also known as water magic. The Wolian clan named it so, in honor of their first leader, Hym, who brought them the water from the Blue Fountain of Life.
Turmo- "Oh...fountain of life? Guys I think I'll have to tell you the truth now. I am not from here..."
Halfway through his story on how he created his time-travelling gadget that was actually a dimensional warp machine, Nacho arrived.
He put on a brave smile, welcomed heartily his friend Az and sat down, resting his back against a tree stump. He informed everyone that the forest track was intact and they were going to make an early departure next morning.
On his way back he had time to ponder on his meeting with Shatterer. He was no beast- that was for sure. And he also said something about the time of beasts and man having passed. Could he actually be working for Daemaro? And that Daemaro was trying some new clever scheme to foil his attempt to obtain the wand. And who is that Tulkhan?
All of these questions lingered on his mind until he realised one thing- he was not strong enough. He would have to learn new magic(spells) and he would also need to find a new sword.
While he was resting, Az spoke to him.
"Nacho, you have no weapon?"
Turmo and Nekro's attention turned to Nacho.
The Moomooer decided on the truth and he recounted his tale to his friends who were shocked.
But soon enough Nacho felt much better as everyone tried to cheer him up despite the danger that was out there, despite the fact that they didn't fully understand Shatterer's power and that even all of them combined would avail to nothing.
After wards, Turmo's tales became twice as funny and the friends set up a camp fire and made some hot pot with provision and cooking gear they had brought.
That night the Precelians learned the wonders of Turmo's dimension...about people traveling in metal boxes that could fly and a game called ovalball....
-------------------------End of episode 6------------------------
Az- "At last I joined the group. Thanks Narrator." Narrator- "Unbelievable! Someone with gratitude in the place."
Az- "Your gay jokes were very gay however." Narrator- "Pfft....the illusion of happiness eh? I guess it couldn't last long. Nobody can praise me around here. Terrible working conditions. I should ask for a pay rise."
Umpa- "Well if you actually started revealing the sex mysteries you keep babbling about." Narrator- "Babbling? Reptiles have no manners I see. And they are not sex mysteries. They are life mysteries. What...? You think I'm so low to talk about sex each episode."
Everyone- "Well yes." Narrator- "Ungrateful bastards."
Narrator- "Anyway today to celebrate my dog's birthday, I will answer my last life-mystery question."
Daemaro- "Your...dog's birthday? Ya...right...." Narrator- " I don't think we need your sarcasm here Dae. Well let's start. Now as everyone knows, a woman's orgasm can supposedly last for one hour."
*Seconds of silence go by*
Everyone- "And?"
[spoil] Narrator- Pawned you bitches! This is my ultimate technique. Side-distraction-timebomb pawnage. Distraction through the dog(I don't even have a dog...haha) and the time bomb..whereby you are tempted to ask the question after subtle temptation!! Mwahahahahaha..."[/spoil]
Nekro- "These jokes are starting to become tiring, not to say they sound utterly ridiculous." Narrator- "Hoho...listen to the bad loser who's been pawned..."
What will our friends encounter in the dark forest of Gurk?
What can Turmo do in a fight?
What can Nekro not do in a fight?
And more importantly- What do you have to do to be said as having a doggy style?
All of these answers will be revealed in the next chapter of Dfans the movie- The Forest of Gurk.
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Results will be out next Thursday. Will show answers and declare winner with some general comments. Then will release next chapter right away.
Thank you for participating guys and of course thanks to all the readers for reading and giving their encouragements.
--------------------DMM results------------------------------ 24th Feb
Correct answers
a) Werehamster, lieutenant of Daemaro.
the world is called Precelsus Tutshi
c) 3
d) when you read next chapter, you'll know.
Nacho is the clear winner. Won't go in the marks details, but if you check his answers, you'll understand.
Last question, nobody was able to get very close, though most of you scored the same marks with Umpa the highest on this one. Nacho- 60 points and +rep
Consolation prizes. There's 2.
One for funniest description of part (d) which goes to Shatt and the other to the first ever participant of DMM which goes to Umpa. Yay! You all win. Shatterer- 30 exp points. Umpa- 25 exp points.
Edit 2- Will be busy tomorrow, so am putting out the chapter a bit earlier. Enjoy!
Next chapter will then be next Thursday.
Well if you want me to end it by then, it will a rushed finish...and pretty tasteless too(IMO)...
Either that or you equip yourself with some patience...
Tolkien wrote something brilliant about how a true story never ends. Just different characters taking up where the others last left and pursuing the adventures...
Don't know the exact quote...don't have my book with me.
Anyway love that quote. Will look it up sometime and post it here.
Don't worry. I won't let you down. :thumbsup:
So many emoticons there...hehehe...
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Cheers! :biggrin:
*subtly avoids the element question and leaves them wondering...*
*Maybe I shouldn't have written that down...*
Just like Gandalf did. Frodo was the person to do the quest. He helped him in achieving it (in some hardcore way lol).
I've got the 1st chapter of the second season hot and ready on my hands.
One question remains- Do I post it in this thread or start a new thread for season 2?
I am divided. Can't decide. So I'll let you choose. Be quick.
Oh and thanks Nektu and also everybody who's followed the first season. We'll have quite a few new chars that will make their appearancein season 2, so be prepared!
And also, Reptar (and I) will have a surprise for you guys.
And thanks guys.
Btw I would be requiring some extra feedback on the last episode as I have introduced a lot of the 'foundation lore' that will be used later on.
If you haven't understood something, do tell me.
One thing- you'll be in season 2 Jeru. Guaranteed.
Hmm...did I just post 4 times in a row there? (Edit Jeru posted while I was writing this, so it's 3 times in a row :P)
Oh well...anyways season 2 will be in 2 and a half months approximately- could be less but not more.
I'm off to completing some college stuff and show to everybody how awesome I really am.
Also the last chapter has really a LOT of new stuff. It could undergo minor revision and editing before season 2 starts.
Now to say goodbye Nekro style. Yes that means A SONG!!!
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Aww....that sounds too sad.
Let's try again.
[spoil][/spoil]
Now you are talking baby...
Another one then?
[spoil][/spoil]
See ya guys.
Will be dropping now and then when I get the time.
Miss me and wish me success!
Dressed in a dark cloak with the hood thrown over his head, he had like...twigs sticking out of his back.
"Greetings my fellow friends. You must forgive such a super-late invitation and request on my behalf but I much desired to speak to you all. I imagine you must be very tired."
He looked at them in an expectant manner.
Turmo- "Errr...why do you have branches growing on your back?"
Town-master laughing- "Oh you noticed. Realistic, aren't they? I have designed this cloak myself. I call it the super-twig cloak. These branches that you see are carefully chosen and are of specific size and shape."
Az- "Hmm...you use it for armor?"
Town-master- "Oh no, it just looks nice. Speaking of nice, I have been working on a super-story. Now you see there is this evil guy who cooks like this large and super-delicious cookie.He cooks also other smaller cookies and gives them to many people who, when they eat them, will desire for the big cookie so much that they will become his slaves. I've named it Lord of the Cookies. There will be..."
Nacho- "Oh...I...uhm...Town-master, sorry to...interrupt you, you wanted to see us about something important?"
Town-master- "Oh right...I keep forgetting! Yes...yes indeed I do my friends. My name is Atrumentis, but please call me Atru. I am the master of our good town of Deeha'Blothri. Please sit down and make yourselves comfortable."
They all settled around one of the study tables.
Nacho decided to bring up the most pressing matter on his mind- " Sir Atru, I have heard from one of your guards of someone called Shatterer who came here not long ago."
Atru- "Oh yes, that is true. It was super-scary too. It happened a couple of weeks back. But first of all my good prince, how is your father?"
Nacho rather taken aback- "I...I haven't seen or heard of him in a very long time now nor anyone of my family. I pray Mother Precel keeps them fine."
Atru- "I am sure they are super-fine, prince. The Age of Tenebris has brought many changes upon Precel and most kingdoms must try to live through them. Which brings an important issue to the table. I have heard you passed through the Forest and I am greatly surprised but relieved to see you have come out super-unscathed- but did you encounter any...anything along the way?"
Nacho- "We did." The Moomooer proceeded to gave a brief retelling of their adventures in Gurk and he told Atru of the bears, how they looked they were dead but still attacked as though they were still alive.
Atru- "I feared you might have encountered such dangers prince. I have long researched this matter- I mean the origin of these animals. The elder of your clan was of a great help to me. Indeed I personally know Phrozen and though against the rules, he allowed me to consult the Iajk scriptures for he understood I might perhaps find a new light to all the mysteries that encompass our present dilemma. From then on I travelled throughout Precel to seek out the super-truth."
Nacho- "The truth? What do you mean?"
Atru- "Well I shall explain that in a moment. As you already know, Beasts are normal animals in appearance. What puts them apart is their capacity of human speech and powers of transformation. They are much more stronger that the normal human. However as much as I looked throughout literature and history records and listened to the different tales of the different regions of Precel, talking and transforming animals is something 'unnatural'. Precel has had for ages magical creatures co-existing with the normal animals. While the magic in our good world is diverse and extends beyond the raw power of water and fire, no magic allows for transformation. Then comes the matter of summons. The Iajk scriptures has scant details on the matter. Scoobidux was apparently able to summon creatures after he obtained the wand and the evil Daemaro had summoning powers also.
Which makes me think that both the wand and the powers of the Beasts are something out of this world. The fact that Daemaro was brought back among the living should be proof enough. They disturb the natural balance on Precel. This might be the very cause of the birth of the Fountains of life. The land reacted to this 'outside' magic and tried to defend herself."
Nekro's thoughts- "Talk about super-boring stuff..."
Az- "Out of this world? There is nothing beyond the lands of Precelsus Tutshi except the vast expanses of the Sea."
Atru- "Nobody knows that alas. Not for certain. We do not know what lies beyond the Sea. In any case, the recent happenings may prove my guess to be right. The power behind Eximius and the Beasts has resurfaced. From my travelings, I have gathered that such creatures as the bear you have met have been sighted and even fought against in the distant past. There are rumors of it and tales that were made of them, and in the Western Kingdom, I found some old records on the matter. It told of the 'undead' and how dead animals could walk again, fearless and blood-thirsty. These incidents coincide with the rise of the Beasts and the emergence of the wand. Now once more, when the wand is prophesied to reappear, these undead animals rise again. I should also say that the legend and tales behind the undead animal go that if the head was taken, they would then rest in peace
Nacho- "Ya either that or blowing them up should be fine too."
Atru- "Oh I see you already know of their weakness. This is one of the reason we have been able to save Zhuge."
Nacho- "Zhuge!?! He left the village 1 week ago on a mission from elder Prozen. Is he here? Where is he?"
Atru- "No worries young prince. He is in the infirmary, recuperating. He was in fact sent to scout a safe passage for you. At least that's what we gathered from him. One of our guards noticed a great ball of fire in the sky above the trees of Gurk a late evening. Apparently some fierce battle was going on and I immediately sent a group of our elite guards to investigate. They returned with an injured Zhuge. He was apparently seriously outnumbered but fought bravely and managed to hold on until we could reach him. He just told us why he was in the forest before losing consciousness. And only yesterday, he woke up in panic and told us of your coming and how you should not enter Gurk at any cost."
"I thought of sending a small search party for you but I did not know when you would depart from your clan and had no idea you were so super-close to us. I hope you forgive us prince."
Nacho- "Sir Atru, you are not to blame at all. Indeed I am quite grateful to you and your men for having saved Zhuge. Elder Phrozen is very attached to him and would have conferred such an important mission to no other.
But this new information you've given me on the wand and the Beasts is rather disturbing. I will not pretend to have understood it all but this might be an explanation to the power of sorcerers and witches."
Turmo's thoughts- "Oh fuck...this looks like big-time trouble. Sorcerers and witches now? Man, what's up here...? Not a super-place....not a super-place at all..."
Atru- "Oh I see you are following me, Prince. The magic that sorcerers and witches wield is 'unnatural'. They have spells in the form of curses.
Still, they took part in none of the Great Wars. It might have been because they are so few and or they did not see their vile and selfish ends being aided by allying with any group. I personally think it is the latter. I thought at first this Shatterer was a sorcerer, but no sorcerer can break through the enchantments around Deeha'Blothri as he did. There are so many mysteries...yet I think they must somehow be all connected. I have come across a witch once during one of my journeys across Precel and barely escaped. This Shatterer had the same aura except his power was more intense and focused. I saw him that day though he did not know I was the Town-master. And also he seems to have a purpose or task at hand very much unlike the sorcerers and witches inhabiting the different kingdoms of Precel."
Nacho- "This is worrying indeed. But there are enchantments around Deeha'Bolthri you say? Then you must have a Stone of Jordan."
Atru- "Yes we do. The Stone's power has been what protected us for so long. It is a gift given to the town before my time by the leader of the Moomoo clan back then, for having been one of the outpost used by mages in the Beast Wars."
Nacho- "And it was well-given too. But will it be enough to prevail against Shatterer? I heard of his threat against the Town from one of the guards."
Atru- "I think it will. This Shatterer- he broke through the enchantments at the door but wasn't able to move further in. His threat is just a bluff I believe. The Stone's power comes from Mother Precel's heart herself and the closer you move towards the center of Deeha'Blothri, the more potent is the power. Shatterer must have realized that this is not something he can challenge that easily and gave a warning instead, remaining only at the gates. I think we will be super-safe. Besides the guards of Deeha'Blothri are very well trained...which brings me to why I actually wanted to see you."
---------------------End of episode 9--------------------------
Narrator- "Season one is over folks. So have you had a nice time?"
Zhuge- "Me on my deathbed was really nice indeed."
Narrator- "Sarcasm will be the end of us all one day I tell you."
Atru- "Well I think it was definitely super-nice."
Umpa- "Eerrr...what's with the 'super'?"
Atru- "What about it?"
Shatt- "Well you sound super-annoying for one."
Atru- "That's because super-stupid guys like you cannot understand a super-cool guy like me."
Shatt- "How about I super-drill a hole in your skull? Like super-right-now?
Narrator- "Ah folks calm down...calm now. You realize we have just ended the first season? It's time to celebrate this!"
Nacho- "Let's get some lemon juice yay!"
Turmo- "And some milk-shake!"
Everyone- "And cookies of course!"
Narrator- Cheers everybody. Enjoy your break. We'll see each other for the second season of Dfans the movie. See ya."
------------------------------------END OF SEASON ONE------------------------------------
The Precelians began to fear that darkness would awaken other creatures within Gurk- perhaps more dangerous than the bears they encountered.
They understood they would have to put some reasonable distance between them and the forest before they were safe. Az and Nacho were not ready yet for another full-out battle.
The friends hurried all they could but it looked to be a losing race. The sun seemed decided to beat them to it and was fast dipping below the horizon. And soon enough it was nightfall.
A long chilling howl echoed far behind them and they knew that the hunt was on.
Turmo- "Oh crap oh crap oh crap...what the hell is happening here? Why does this always happen to me?"
Nekro- "You have been pursued by frenzied animals wanting to eat you before?"
Turmo- "Now you that mention it...this has never happened to me...Hmm... Oh GAAAWWDD NOOOO am still going to die!!!."
Nacho- "Save your breath the both of you. There should be a small town somewhere close by according to the map elder Phrozen has given me. Let's hurry."
Some 10 minutes later.
Az- "I think I see some lights ahead of us."
And lights they were. Bright lamposts that have been lit to ward off the darkness of the night and maybe more than just the darkness.
They came before a huge wooden gate with a sign that read "Deeha'Blothri". Az knocked on the huge gate with his staff. Something queer happened- they were all pushed back by a wave of cold air. It seemed there were several enchantements placed on the door. Then suddenly, the gate creeked slowly open to reveal the familar sight of roads and human habitation. With some relief, our four companions entered the town. The gate closed with a thud and 2 guards came up, tall and wearing breastplates.
The burlier one came forward with a halberd in hand and spoke in an aggressive tone-
"Who are you strangers and what is your purpose coming to our town at such a late hour?"
"My name is Nacho and here is my esquire Nekro. We are both from the Moomoo clan. This is my friend Az from the Wolian clan and this is Turmobil a friend of mine from a village close to Ashnak valley. We are traveling throughout the land and were hoping to find hospitality in your town."
The guard appeared surprised. The reputation of both the Moomoo and the Wolian clans was such that its members were deeply respected anywhere in Precel. Their deeds during both Beast Wars and the Warlord wars were legend and praised throughout the whole land.
The burly guard- "My name is Jetrall. Here is my comrade Elfen Lied."
Elfen who also carried a small lamp with him raised it high in the air and in its light perceived the emblems of the clans on Az and the Moomooers.
Elfen- "You are indeed speaking the truth. Welcome friends. I shall go to announce your arrival to the master. Please follow Jetrall to the local tavern. You will find rooms to sleep and you'll be able to refresh yourselves."
As he was going to depart, Turmo spoke-
"Hey wait. If you are going to see the master and this Jetrall dude is leading us to the tavern, who will guard the gate?"
Elfen- "Oh crap...you are right. I never thought of that."
Jet- "This is a dilemma indeed. What are we going to do? This is just terrible!"
Nacho- "Woho there...no need to panic like that. We'll wait for Elfen to go first and return and then you can lead us to the Tavern Jet."
Elfen and Jet- "That is a brilliant idea! Unbelievable...We would never have thought of that. You must indeed be a praised member of the Moomoo clan!"
Nacho- "Eerrmm...right."
After Elfen returned, Jet led them to the Tavern. Apparently the master greatly desired to meet them and hear their tale and had invited them to his table later that night.
The travelers quickly refreshed themselves and were soon ready to go. Jet was their guide once more.
Jet- "I think the master has been expecting your arrival. He actually knows your leader, the famed Phrozen and had been warned to look out for you."
Nacho- "You seemed rather on edge for people you were actually looking out for."
Jet- "You must forgive us my friend. 2 weeks ago, the guard at the gate who was LinkX was welcoming a stranger who had knocked at the gate. Now Link is quite the cheerful fellow and he has a habit of hugging every visitor to our town. Except that this visitor didn't like it at all. He severely injured our friend.
He announced himself as Shatterer and wanted to speak to the master. However he was instead met by the full garrison stationed some distance from the gate, when a peasant who saw the attack sounded the alarm."
The four companions looked at each other. Shatterer again.
Az- "What happened and is the guard Link ok?"
Jet- "Link is recovering in the infirmary and will be fine. This Shatterer guy simply sneered and gave us a warning which was more of a threat. He told us to leave this town and move out or we'll be killed, down to the very last one. He has given us a month after which he'll put his threat to work. He then disappeared in some form of mist. I was there that day and I swear I had never seen that kind of magic before."
Nacho- "We have...heard of this Shatterer. We were in the forest before coming here and we've encountered some strange animals. Your town being so close to Gurk itself, I am sure you know what I am talking about."
Jet- "Indeed I do friend. However am sure the master will answer these questions for you. We have reached the library."
Az- "The library? At this time?"
Jet- "Well yes...the master is a bit of a...peculiar man...He keeps talking about scripts and films and nobody can understand him. Add on that what he has strapped on his back, and you have yourself a real weir-...*cough* well you'll see. I leave you for now my friends. May we meet again soon." With that, Jet departed.
Turmo- "What a nice bloke that Jet dude."
And without further ado, Turmo and his friends entered the library.
-----------------------End of episode 8----------------------
Turmo- "Mr Narrator, what are these animals in Gurk?"
Narrator- "Patience my good Turmo. All in due time."
Umpa- "If I was there, I would have stamped the hell out of them."
Shatterer- "Oh look, the sleeping beast is talking."
Umpa- "What do you mean by that?"
Shatterer- "That you should have had a place in Sleeping Beauty rather than here."
*Umpa's eyes begin to water.*
Nacho- "Don't mind him Umpa. He is just in one of his evil fits right now."
Umpa- "Am not crying! I just got lots of dust in my eyes!"
Narrator- " So people, what about the life-mystery question?"
Dae- "I say a blumpkin is blue."
Shatt- "Me too."
Seth- "But what is a blumpkin?"
[spoil] Narrator- You've been kamehamehaed bitches. Hahahahaha....."[/spoil]
Nektu- "Will he ever stop these jokes? I say we all stop trying to answer his questions."
Az- "Ya but we got cookies last time!"
Everyone- "We want more cookies!!!"
Narrator- "Pfft...I guess you kinda deserve it. You are my main source of laughter after all. Here."
Everyone- "Woohoo!"
Next Episode- Atrumentis The Town-master.
One clear winner this time with one correct answer. And that's Jeru. Congrats man.
100 exp for you.
Nobody guessed Jetrall's role. Well it was written before he made his major comeback, so there's not that much either.
I'll release the last 2 episodes of the first season shortly. Please do not post in between. You can post after I put out the 2 episodes. Thanks.
Who is Jetrall?
What is the title of the next episode? (clue)
Clue- It starts- The Town of ???
Cannot give more clues. It will be too easy.(yes this is a clue in itself)
Guess away.
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Turmo- "Whooaat ijj ith? Schtil night....Shleeeppp."
Nacho- "No Turmo, you must wake up. We need to make an early departure to be able to cross the forest before nightfall. If we are quick enough and the whole path is intact, it will take us 8 hours. But I doubt our journey will be uneventful. So we need to go."
After Turmo had refreshed himself and taken a frugal breakfast with everyone, our companions were on their way. However the event with Shatterer was in the back of their minds and they were more on their guard than ordinary.
They entered the forest just as dawn had passed and the sun had climbed over the horizon. Surprisingly enough, the forest seemed much less haunting than Nacho had experienced the day before. While the air was still heavy, the sound of birds chirping and the small feet of little creatures scuttling along tree trunks and the forest floor was deceivingly peaceful.
It seemed like a normal forest.
Nacho signaled his friends to remain alert and quickly they found the forest track and proceeded to follow it.
The path was heading in a general western direction and would open up on the Great Crossings Road which will take our friends back to the east. There were only 2 paths that went through the forest. The one Nacho and the others were taking would lengthen their journey but it was the shortest way out of the forest. The other path would have taken them closer to Curast but the spread of the woods made it such that it would take two whole days to come out of Gurk.
4 hours passed and the track remained as unaltered as it was in Nacho's memory. However the trees around seemed to have suffered. Some looked like they had been cruelly cleaved and torn by lightning while others bore deep gashes on their trunk from what appeared to be claws. They had reached a thick and dense part of Gurk and it was quite dark though our friends knew that the sun must be shining brightly above the flora-roof that constitued the dark green leaves of towering trees.
And then all of a sudden they felt it.
The ground shook and the sound of trees being 'tossed' aside came to their ears. A deep savage roar followed. It seemed to be coming from their left.
Turmo just fainted and Nekro backed away so fast that he tripped over an protruding tree root, fell and...just stayed there.
Az reacted. He grabbed his staff that hung over his back and hit the ground with it. A great barrier of water rose and quickly formed a dome over the 4 companions, protecting them. The water seemed alive as it rushed and flowed along the dome structure. They could still see outside.
Then the creature arrived. It was a bear. It seemed to have grown well beyond the normal size of bears that inhabited these parts. It was huge and almost as tall as the surrounding trees themselves as it reared on its hind legs. Drool and foam was coming out of its mouth- it roared once more and gave one great swipe with its massive paw. The barrier was hardly disturbed. But the animal seemed to become even more frenzied as it lept at the dome.
Now this was one ingenious spell Az had invented himself. The water that flowed and rushed around them with its small eddy currents provided a shield against any melee or ranged attack. A melee attack will only sweep the water aside and its dome structure meant that the water simply flowed around and the barrier remained whole. A ranged attack was deflected as the water's flow pattern, speed and direction could be changed at will by Az.
But the spell was even more complex.
If anybody tried to enter the barrier, the water dome would break and form a water prison around the attacker depriving him from air and essentially drowning him.
This is the very fate that awaited the bear.
It writhed and clawed viciously in vain at the water sphere that held him floating above the ground.
There were a dozen hydras around. Nacho cast them while Az did his spell.
Az looked at Nacho.
"I should free him. But he seems to be touched by some sort of madness. What should I do, Nacho?"
Nacho- "Look carefully Az."
And Az looked.
The bear's eyes were missing- there were just empty sockets...and as it turned its great head, the two friends noticed that half of its face has rotted and fallen away, revealing part of its skull and all of its jaw and teeth on that side.
Az- "How...how can this be? My water spell can't hold him much longer. He seems unaffected too. It cannot be a living animal."
Then Nacho noticed something- all of the hydras were pointing in his direction. Hearing a low growl just behind him, he quickly understood. Quickly ducking and rolling to the side just as the hydras poured forth their flames, he turned to see a second monstrous bear. It was temporarily stopped in its track by the intense wall of fire created by the hydras. It's fur ignited and it started burning...however it soon began advancing forward, seemingly heedless of the heat and flames.
Nacho wasted no time.
"Az, use your water-destruction technique on this one, leave the bear in the water prison for me. I need time to summon the Phoenix."
The Wolianer quickly obeyed. Making a punch motion towards the enemy and muttering a spell as he did so, a water cannonball formed in mid-air as big as the bear's huge head. The cannonball had fast revolving water within and as it shot towards the enraged animal at great speed, it's impact exploded the bear's head and the creature fell dead.
On the other side, Nacho raised both of his arms and the hydras vanished to leave small balls of glowing lava. As he brought his hands together, the fiery spheres joined and fused and a gigantic bird emerged from the bright flames that hung in mid-air. At the same time, the water prison broke and the second bear was free. It made its way straight for Nacho.
But not before the great phoenix swooped down and seemed to disappear as it touched the animal.
The bear froze in mid-attacking stance and started trembling all over. Mere seconds after wards it exploded...bones, entrails and flesh flying everywhere.
The Precelians had both used their strongest techniques and were out of magical energy and stamina. Thankfully, Turmo came around and Nekro too. As they helped the prince and Az up, our friends noticed that on the ground where their enemies were vanquished lay on one side a small pile of gold and on the other, a golden-colored chain armor and a pale green dagger.
Nekro went to inspect them.
"It seems these are all real, no illusions. What's more, from the chain armor and the dagger I am sensing some magic powers. It's dangerous to use them though. Especially from what we've seen of our enemies. We'll need someone to properly identify their special properties."
Az- "It amazes me you saw anything at all from where you were calmly lying and relaxing yourself."
Nekro- "*cough* Ahem..well you seemed to be getting on fine on your own, so I didn't want to bother you..."
Nacho- "I cannot walk yet and I don't think Az can either. Nekro, pick up these items. We'll examine them later on."
Turmo- "We cannot wait in this freaky place. Let's move on. I'll help Az. Nekro will help you Nacho.Let's get the hell outta here!"
The 4 friends stumbled on for 1 hour. Luckily enough no more enemies appeared. Az and Nacho's magical energies started naturally refilling and they were soon able to walk almost normally.
They quickened their pace. The hours passed by and the forest seemed to be watching their every movement. No attack came though and they didn't stop for lunch or any rest.
And then finally...they perceived the road. Relief and joy it was.
------------------End of episode 7-------------------------
Umpa- "Holy dino, there was some serious action in there."
Narrator- "Ya I know- am good."
Turmo- "Mr Narrator, will I faint before each fight?"
Narrator- "Of course you will."
Turmo- "Awesome."
Shatterer- "A pity they got through so easy though..."
Nekro- "Man, you are really evil."
Shatterer- "At least I don't need bushes and overlying roots to save my ass."
Nekro- "Pff....whatever...at least I get to appear every episode."
Shatterer- "Big deal..."
Narrator- "Gentlemen please. Let's keep this conversation civil, shall we? So what do you have to do to be said to have a doggy style?"
Umpa- "Is this about sex again?"
Narrator- "Now...now I said life-mysteries. Use the correct term my good Umpa."
Umpa- "Ok...does it have anything related to sex?"
Narrator- "Well today I shall let you answer the question. I'll give you clues."
Everyone- "Yeah!!!"
Narrator- "First clue- it has something to do with dogs."
Phrozen- "It means you talk like a dog- I mean when you talk your tongue is lolling and you drool and all."
Seth- "It means you got lice."
Hans- "It means you like using your legs, and your hands too when you walk."
Narrator's thoughts *Man....just how innocent can you get...I guess I'll skip kamehameha/bitches-pawning mode today*
Narrator- "Incredible guys! You actually solved it on the first go. It's a combination of all the things you've said. Congratulation and cookies for everyone!"
Everyone- "Yay!"
Are our friends really safe?
Where will they go afterwards?
Who is Jetrall?
And more importantly if a pumpkin is orange, what colour would a blumpkin be?
All of these answers will be revealed in the next episode of Dfans the movie- The Town of ???
DMM
Now onto the DMM results. Since all of the questions were pretty open-ended, I was very lenient on the marking.
The general similarity of the answers to the third question is what earned most of the marks.
Bunch of bastards.
Now, Turmo, Nacho and Shatt have equal marks and only a very meager advantage over Jeru. So I'll be dividing the 100exp between all of you since no answers had the required level of accuracy to gauge up the marks. Fairer this way and anyway the DMM is for FUN!!!
As for Az...well, let's say the skills he described are way too advanced for such a simple story.
So
Shatterer- 25
Turmo- 25
Nacho- 25
Jeru- 25
And for the answers, well read the next chapter, which will be up in 5 minutes something.
Answer questions at end of last chapter(exluding doggy style one)
What will our friends encounter in the dark forest of Gurk?
What can Turmo do in a fight?
What can Nekro not do in a fight?
All carry 3 marks.
If you want to participate add 'DMM' to title of your post.
You are not allowed to edit your post
One post per user.(for DMM)
Marks given on extent of accuracy. Winner gets 100 exp.
No...no that's not what you are thinking... But who exactly is Shatterer or what is he?"
Shatterer- "A brave young prince you are for coming here all alone. I bring the words of my master, Lord Tulkan to you: The time of beast and man has passed. Once you recover the wand, remember that power is the ultimate truth. Come and seek Me out. I shall await your return."
Nacho still breathing with difficulty after the heavy onslaught of Shatterer, raised his head slowly.
What he saw almost froze his heart.
Standing before him was a man or what used to be a man. Tall and with eyes so drawn within their sockets that they seemed inexistant. On his head or skull rather rested a half-broken crown and in is his hand was a scepter. All around him shone a pale sickly blue light.
His face was distorted by a cynical leer as he gazed down upon the prince.
Nacho stood up and knew what was coming. Here was an evil being. Messenger he claimed to be, yet he was poised for attack. Nacho jumped back, drew his sword in a flash and in the same fluid movement touched his other hand on the side of the blade. When the blade parted contact with his palm, it glowed a deep red, like if it was on fire.
Shatterer's voice rang with malintent- "Shall we play then, prince?"
And the battle began.
Nacho was no match. Hydras he summoned and the fire-enchanted blade he wielded, but Shatterer only laughed through it all. Fire touched him to leave no mark, and Nacho's blade only cut through thin air however fiercely he slashed at the vile creature.
Then in one fell stroke Shatterer raised his scepter and brought it down upon Nacho. The prince survived, but only just. In a swift movement Nacho swung his sword upwards. His blade shattered as the scepter hit it but it was enough the deflect the fatal blow.
The enemy grabbed Nacho's hair and pulled his face close to his own. The putrid smell that came from him took Nacho aback.
Shatterer- "My master thinks you are of some value, so i shall let you live... But we shall meet again and you better be prepared weakling- for next time, you die.
And he added- "Remember then to be polite young prince and try to entertain me a little more than this pathetic fight we had."
Letting out a last evil cackle, Shatterer seemed to fade in the mist which had gathered around.
Deeply shaken by the encounter but otherwise physically unhurt except for his sore sword-arm, Nacho clumsily made his way back out of the forest.
At the camp.
Two hours had gone by. Nekro who had been to collect some driftwood was returning. Turmo had a small fire going with some dry leaves and straw he had gathered around.
Turmo to Nekro- " Why are you covered in so many bruises? Did you fall on your way?"
Nekro- "Hmm, actually ya I did. My leg still hurts. Is Nacho not back yet?"
Then they heard somebody running behind them. They were close to the main road and could see it from where they were. A young man arrived dressed in a deep purple cloak bearing the emblem of the Wolian clan and with a long staff hung over his back.
Nekro- You must be Azriel. I am Nekro, prince Nacho's esquire and here's Turmo a friend we've met along the way. Nacho will be here soon. He went to scout the area and see which path we shall take tomorrow."
Azriel- "Oh I see the Moomoo clan emblem on your quilted armor. I have never seen you before though."
Several minutes went by...
Then Az decided to break the silence- "So which branch of magic do you specialize, Turmo?"
"Oh...uhm....slimepretzel" mumbled Turmo.
"I never heard that before. I do Hym."
Turmo- "Who?"
"Hym. When I first learned about hym I instantly fell in love. And from then on, each morning I have practiced and now I do Hym at a completely new level." said Az glancing at Nekro.
Turmo- "I thought you two didn't know each other? Never knew you were so close. Nothing against you pal, but I sleep over here. So could you sleep over there?"
Az- "huh?"
Nekro laughing like a maniac- "Turmo it's H-Y-M. It's also known as water magic. The Wolian clan named it so, in honor of their first leader, Hym, who brought them the water from the Blue Fountain of Life.
Turmo- "Oh...fountain of life? Guys I think I'll have to tell you the truth now. I am not from here..."
Halfway through his story on how he created his time-travelling gadget that was actually a dimensional warp machine, Nacho arrived.
He put on a brave smile, welcomed heartily his friend Az and sat down, resting his back against a tree stump. He informed everyone that the forest track was intact and they were going to make an early departure next morning.
On his way back he had time to ponder on his meeting with Shatterer. He was no beast- that was for sure. And he also said something about the time of beasts and man having passed. Could he actually be working for Daemaro? And that Daemaro was trying some new clever scheme to foil his attempt to obtain the wand. And who is that Tulkhan?
All of these questions lingered on his mind until he realised one thing- he was not strong enough. He would have to learn new magic(spells) and he would also need to find a new sword.
While he was resting, Az spoke to him.
"Nacho, you have no weapon?"
Turmo and Nekro's attention turned to Nacho.
The Moomooer decided on the truth and he recounted his tale to his friends who were shocked.
But soon enough Nacho felt much better as everyone tried to cheer him up despite the danger that was out there, despite the fact that they didn't fully understand Shatterer's power and that even all of them combined would avail to nothing.
After wards, Turmo's tales became twice as funny and the friends set up a camp fire and made some hot pot with provision and cooking gear they had brought.
That night the Precelians learned the wonders of Turmo's dimension...about people traveling in metal boxes that could fly and a game called ovalball....
-------------------------End of episode 6------------------------
Az- "At last I joined the group. Thanks Narrator."
Narrator- "Unbelievable! Someone with gratitude in the place."
Az- "Your gay jokes were very gay however."
Narrator- "Pfft....the illusion of happiness eh? I guess it couldn't last long. Nobody can praise me around here. Terrible working conditions. I should ask for a pay rise."
Umpa- "Well if you actually started revealing the sex mysteries you keep babbling about."
Narrator- "Babbling? Reptiles have no manners I see. And they are not sex mysteries. They are life mysteries. What...? You think I'm so low to talk about sex each episode."
Everyone- "Well yes."
Narrator- "Ungrateful bastards."
Narrator- "Anyway today to celebrate my dog's birthday, I will answer my last life-mystery question."
Daemaro- "Your...dog's birthday? Ya...right...."
Narrator- " I don't think we need your sarcasm here Dae. Well let's start. Now as everyone knows, a woman's orgasm can supposedly last for one hour."
*Seconds of silence go by*
Everyone- "And?"
[spoil] Narrator- Pawned you bitches! This is my ultimate technique. Side-distraction-timebomb pawnage. Distraction through the dog(I don't even have a dog...haha) and the time bomb..whereby you are tempted to ask the question after subtle temptation!! Mwahahahahaha..."[/spoil]
Nekro- "These jokes are starting to become tiring, not to say they sound utterly ridiculous."
Narrator- "Hoho...listen to the bad loser who's been pawned..."
What will our friends encounter in the dark forest of Gurk?
What can Turmo do in a fight?
What can Nekro not do in a fight?
And more importantly- What do you have to do to be said as having a doggy style?
All of these answers will be revealed in the next chapter of Dfans the movie- The Forest of Gurk.
Umpa
Nacho
Shatterer
--------------------DMM closed------------------------------
Results will be out next Thursday. Will show answers and declare winner with some general comments. Then will release next chapter right away.
Thank you for participating guys and of course thanks to all the readers for reading and giving their encouragements.
--------------------DMM results------------------------------
24th Feb
Correct answers
a) Werehamster, lieutenant of Daemaro.
c) 3
d) when you read next chapter, you'll know.
Nacho is the clear winner. Won't go in the marks details, but if you check his answers, you'll understand.
Last question, nobody was able to get very close, though most of you scored the same marks with Umpa the highest on this one.
Nacho- 60 points and +rep
Consolation prizes. There's 2.
One for funniest description of part (d) which goes to Shatt and the other to the first ever participant of DMM which goes to Umpa. Yay! You all win.
Shatterer- 30 exp points.
Umpa- 25 exp points.
Edit 2- Will be busy tomorrow, so am putting out the chapter a bit earlier. Enjoy!
Next chapter will then be next Thursday.
Either that or you equip yourself with some patience...
Tolkien wrote something brilliant about how a true story never ends. Just different characters taking up where the others last left and pursuing the adventures...
Don't know the exact quote...don't have my book with me.
Anyway love that quote. Will look it up sometime and post it here.
Don't worry. I won't let you down. :thumbsup:
So many emoticons there...hehehe...