A Tail of many threads
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A Tail of many threads
A Tail of many threads
A Tail of many threads
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Sindri
Lei Zhao
Aayla Myoung
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Lau'Lo
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Professor Kaiya
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Tali Sobaan
Lintra S'jet
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Sindri
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Lau'Lo
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Professor Kaiya
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Tali Sobaan
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Re: A Tail of many threads
As the great burning sun sits high in the sky, dwarfing the burnt landscape with its majesty a white sailed, brushed metal sandsailer cobbled together by scraps of metal and hope skirts across the sandy dunes, kicking up grains of sand into the air while the warm wind rushes the sailor onward.
The deck of the sailer had a murrade of bags or canopy's attached, all patchwork or different colours but each contained 'treasures' of the sand, Two people were at either sail at all times, while one kept the Sailer on course with the rudder which pivoted the sails whenever they drifted off course. on the deck was an enclosed space, where others slept or played a game of bones to pass the time, this group had picked up a traveler some days ago, a woman from the sands, her hands dried with blood, a cut along her back, body beaten with sand, she wore decorative light cloth wraps as though she had been going about her day to day business, yet her forearms adorned with metal, vambraces used in fighting, the ornate curved knife like weapons she carried with her was steeped in blood, she wore some other armor, a pauldron on one shoulder and one metal boot, the other missing, Days had passed since the girl came aboard and the group welcomed her in kindly, fed her, gave her water and tonight, they would teach her the game of bones, a game which used knuckles and finger bones as well as the odd animal bone.
a Loud bellow of laughs "YESSSSSS!" came a gruff voice cutting through the rabble, his cheeks red and eyes dilated he laughed loudly while the three others around him groaned and passed over curious disk shapes perhaps representing money. long since past their prime some had raised ridges around the edge and others had symbols or logos on them that meant something long ago in the past.
"Your all out of luck Tribal scum!" spoke a voice to the left
A shout of panic, as as arms grabbed the newcomer, a youthful woman with white hair, one side braided tight to her head coming down her back in thin rows, with feathers and orange silken string woven into the strands, the left side was wild and free falling just below her shoulders.
"KEEP THE GIRL QUIET, i'm sick of her bloody voice" came an order from the Gruff man who had just won the game of bones and taken her last belongings.
A knobbily hand coverd her mouth, grabbing her lower jaw and forcing it open, she scrambled and swiped, others from the table came and grabbed her hands
"i said keep the bitch quiet Scrun" the gruff man with a large stomach stood from the table, it wobbled before falling over, the bones scattering "NOW LOOK WHAT YOU DONE GIRL!" he bellowed, moving to the corner and grabbing a waterskin, lumbering over with a rag in hand,
Her pale Amythist eyes widend as a foul tasting rag was shoved in her mouth heavily handed, it was soaked with something "Now stay quiet if you know whats best for you" spoke Scrun a somewhat crooked voice, high pitch and gravily in its own right, it belonged to a rather short man whose skin had a greenish tinge too it, he had once had the displeasure of being near a metal sandrig as it exploded, coating him in the viscus fluid that stained his skin, but he wasn't finished with the girl...
With the Rag in her mouth she coughed, splutterd and tried to push it out using her tongue, she felt it choking her and just before she managed to free it, a wet rag bound her mouth and nose, she kicked but her legs felt heavier than before, she tried to throw an arm, but it felt like pushing through sand, her vision blurring before her head rolled back, she heard what sounded breifly like distant laughing though it was through a baloon, distorted and distant yet so close to her, the world melted away, replaced by vivid colours, her pupils diolated before appearing milky when looked upon.
"Ooohhhh she's enjoying the ride now i bet!" Voiced Scrun as he adjusted his trousers, pulling off a rope belt "I call first" he cakkled loudly before ripping the girls clothes from her without resistance, she was little more than a ragdoll under the influence of this strange liquid 'stardust'
"And that Class... is how you extract the nessesery ingrediants from a Yagul, Tomorrrow we will cover alterntive uses and some basic conjuration using Yagul entrails" a beautiful woman with metallic ashen marks on her skin gave a single clap which rang like a bell, the ingrediants she had infront of her moved themselves into preservation jars and floated to their place behind the large chalk board, Students moved passed her desk some in a hurry others not a care in the world, one student stopped to ask a question which didn't take long to answer "Thank you Professor Kai" the student smiled before hurridly leaving.
Taking the steps down from the college in her stride Professor Kai wore decrotive Ram like horns on either side of her head adorned with curiosities, her hair was shaved short along both sides and the back, with a sweeping fringe of hair like a Pixie cut which at times coverd one of her Emerald eyes, she grasped a ornate staff in one hand, its base was made of wood, an incredibly rare material much saught after, the head of the staff were almost like stone branches, curling around a Long Crystal the same colour as her eyes, she called the staff 'Yggdrasil'
the heat of the sun wassen't something a Mage had to worry about, she had learned a piece of magic that kept her body the same cool tempeture for years, though it was by no means a simple spell, and very drastic should it go wrong, Kaiya wore a smile on her face as she descended the steps, she wore a unique kind of dress, one long panel at the front with a kind of slit at her thighs allowing for free leg movement while still having the dress like matreial flow behind her as she walked, her belt was a brushed metal that matched the horns she wore, keeping the fabrics together while jingling softly as she descended the steps in leather like boots strung up just below her knee, each sleeve was long and flowey, perhaps much was hidden up them, but her shoulders were on show as a gap allowed ropes to keep the sleves attacehd to the dress.
Kaiya passed through the marketplace, receiving kind helloes and welcome handshakes, she was well known in the community and her shop was known for having just about anything you needed along with a potant elixar for any occasion, much of her trade kept the marketplace as it was, she would buy up stock and have it back out in the street in another form, the constant flow kept things running smoothly, that was... until two months ago when Kaiya found someone who would become her assistant "Sindri, are you here?" Kaiya spoke as she pushed open the door of her shop, a welcomeing jingle of metalic objects just above the door made the Assistant inside aware of a potentual customer, Sindri had no magicall tallent what so ever dispite having the constant tutiladge of Kaiya herself, the lack of magic meant that a portion of her focus was always on the shop, keeping what needed to be automated going, which at times when she got destracted, meant a vile or two smashing on its own.
"Welcome to the Equinox, what can i he--" he stopped short "Oh Mistress, welcome, can i get you your tea?" he spoke with the upmost respect, he wore pretty much whatever Kaiya told him too, which amused her to no end, today he wore a coat which came to his hips ted at the waist with three belts, the shoulders had a padding too them, keeping them upright, his slaves looked a bit more practical than Kaiya's they weren't nearnly as long or as poofie, they were straight and to the point, his trousers were a light cloth which complemented the dark red of the coat.
"Please do Sindri, its been a long and tiring day" she placed her staff on the ground, it stayed perfectly upright while she walked away from it and sat down with her eyes closed and no more, her mind wandering, thoughts passing through the supplies she had put together from extras that she traded, they were all listed for the resistance, the back of her shop which had a connection to the underground system, presumably for disposal reasons was also the main hatch for the resistance gathering supplies from her shop, she had connections with them now for years after being approached by the local cell's leader when they were injured, Kaiya patched the leader up, and since then the connection between them was quite strong indeed, She agreed to help them where she could, the Majority of that was Medicines, Healing salves... and the occasional weapon or pieces of information that they couldn't gather, Afterall Kaiya was not just a Mage, but had familial ties to the elite and considering her standing in the community at large she had a seat at the high-guild of traders.
Re: A Tail of many threads
Tali woke up, panting with sweat dripping from her skin, her dull white eyes scanned the room she was in as she rubbed her arm, the hex tattoo that weaved its way round her neck and over her chest and shoulder shone ever so slightly. The glass com device sitting on the table on the opposite side of the bed to her showed an orange light pulsing on it. she ran her hand over the bare sleeping form next to her and grabbed her cell. She gestured her fingers as a message played to her. "Vashidan" Tali muttered and slowly moved from the bed. Minutes later she was in the elevator of the building "Theres an information broker, Meet him at the Gourmet, its an exclusive place so dont hesitate to use your Prefect Privileges.
Tali traversed the city to the place she was sent to, Tali wore a close fitting long sleeve top, its collar reached up her neck, she wore tight leather pants and heeled boots. Looking the part was half the battle on Earth. her eyes gave away that she was blind but in this day and age sight was not the most important thing. "Good evening miss, do you have a reservation?" The waiter asked "yes, Sobaan, im here to see the chef" Tali said and smiled "Ah yes our Trivindi guest, please come this way" the wait said and led Tali up stairs to a private area. Outside the door a guard stood, he held his hand up and stopped Tali before she scanned her "Clean, please enjoy your meal" The guard said before the waiter led her inside.
Tali walked through the Market places of the College, it a strangly peaceful sunny place the college, a small piece of heaven in the city. she wore plain t shirt under her hoodie, her hat made two bangs of hair fall over her face as her pony tail fell out behind her. The lights on the goggles that covered her eyes spun slowly scanning her surroundings allowing her to actually see. Tali found the shop she was looking for. Looking at Equinox taking her cell out she looked at the screen "package to be collected" came up with contents of the package that she was sent here to collect, it was mainly medical supplies, standard things that the Resistance required, however it was not for the Resistance contacts that were made to this store, It was rare to see offworlders near the magical college, traditionally being shunned from it.
Tali pushed the door open and looked about before the shops assistant spoke, Tali looked at him with a smile, her goggle lights began to spin faster as she looked the assistant over the read out in her goggles showed exactly what he was as she smiled "Hi, I'm here to pick up a package for the Trivindi" Tali said and showed the Assistant her phone with the description of the package. Truth be told this was a scouting mission. Tali was more interested in the stores owner than anything else. Her smile held as she glanced about the store, it was interesting to think that the Resistance on Terra had contact with this place. she placed her phone in her pocket and waited for the package.
Re: A Tail of many threads
"Welcome to the Equinox honoured customer, anything you require my mistress can provide" Sindri gave a smile to the newcomer, not blinkin an eye at her apperance, though he peered curiously at the description, before looking up at her "Ofcourse, we have been expecting you" he motioned about the shop "Please look around while i get the Mistress" Sindri moved to the back of the shop, passing through the many threads that dangled from the doorway, and the most curious thing happned, frim Tali's view or senses, Sindri disappeared entierly, perhaps the back of the shop was somewhere else.
within the shop their were curious oddities from times long ago, wooden items among them were the highest value, being an incredibly rare resource she had quite a number of wooden objects to peruse, parts of the shop seemed larger on the inside than they did on the out, their was even a secondary portion of the shop that would have encroached upon another's building, it seemed amongst the old their was new too, various things that everybody might at some point need to survive this harsh world wherever they might find themselves, Chief among them were something simply labeled 'cooldrinks' in the common tongue, they boasted a way to regulate your body temperature giving relief from the constant warmth.
Five minutes passed before the threads moved, instead of Sindri, Kaiya exited the back, seemingly coming into existence as she passed the threshold of the doorway, she exacerbated a rather unforgettable sweet scent "I apologise for your wait, i admit i had fallen into a daydream" she gave Tali a warmth inducing smile like a mother would give a child "Sindri tells me your here to pick up a custom order for the Trivindi" she seemed to glide instead of walk as she made her way towards Tali and extended a gloved hand to shake rather firmly, though odd, compared to everybody else her touch was pleasant and cool to the touch "your package has the usual enchantment upon it" her eyes were looking kindly into the lights of Tali's goggles "which will break 12 hours after exiting the shop front, so be sure your where you want to be and unpacked before that happens" she referred to an enchantment which allowed her to store much more than first appeared into a container of almost any size "though i do hope you have a strong back" she chuckled, as The container had at some point during their conversation appeared on the counter behind Kaiya, it was a rather small looking box that on first glance couldn't contain enough supplies, not even in a million years, if anything it looked like the box contained two or three items at most, in addition the box seemed to have an intricate pattern inscribed all over it, and slowly, a cloth like material wrapped around it as though somebody invisible were gently gift wrapping a present for a loved one "i trust your satisfied?" she asked in a lyrical tone "Or do you wish to browse the Equinox further, i trust you will find within these walls anything your heart wants" her smile somehow even warmer now.
within the shop their were curious oddities from times long ago, wooden items among them were the highest value, being an incredibly rare resource she had quite a number of wooden objects to peruse, parts of the shop seemed larger on the inside than they did on the out, their was even a secondary portion of the shop that would have encroached upon another's building, it seemed amongst the old their was new too, various things that everybody might at some point need to survive this harsh world wherever they might find themselves, Chief among them were something simply labeled 'cooldrinks' in the common tongue, they boasted a way to regulate your body temperature giving relief from the constant warmth.
Five minutes passed before the threads moved, instead of Sindri, Kaiya exited the back, seemingly coming into existence as she passed the threshold of the doorway, she exacerbated a rather unforgettable sweet scent "I apologise for your wait, i admit i had fallen into a daydream" she gave Tali a warmth inducing smile like a mother would give a child "Sindri tells me your here to pick up a custom order for the Trivindi" she seemed to glide instead of walk as she made her way towards Tali and extended a gloved hand to shake rather firmly, though odd, compared to everybody else her touch was pleasant and cool to the touch "your package has the usual enchantment upon it" her eyes were looking kindly into the lights of Tali's goggles "which will break 12 hours after exiting the shop front, so be sure your where you want to be and unpacked before that happens" she referred to an enchantment which allowed her to store much more than first appeared into a container of almost any size "though i do hope you have a strong back" she chuckled, as The container had at some point during their conversation appeared on the counter behind Kaiya, it was a rather small looking box that on first glance couldn't contain enough supplies, not even in a million years, if anything it looked like the box contained two or three items at most, in addition the box seemed to have an intricate pattern inscribed all over it, and slowly, a cloth like material wrapped around it as though somebody invisible were gently gift wrapping a present for a loved one "i trust your satisfied?" she asked in a lyrical tone "Or do you wish to browse the Equinox further, i trust you will find within these walls anything your heart wants" her smile somehow even warmer now.
Re: A Tail of many threads
Tali looked at the crate and smiled as she nodded. Placing her hand on it she cocked her head to the side and smiled. “Thank you” she said and nodded and with a flash of light the crate vanished from beneath her hand.It was a commonly held opinion that Offworlders could do magic, but the magic that Offworlders did was a closely guarded secret of each Kiith, Commonly referred to as Technomancers offworlder magic is thought to be more technology than magic. “Browse?” Tali asked and looked about the shop “I ah, dont have time” She smiled the lights of her goggles were solid when she looked at Kaiya as if to suggest her eyes were locked on her before they went back to their spinning pattern as her face turned to another fox like smile the sound of the engines of a ship moving off into the clouds over the shop filled the store and the street, the Magical areas were restricted areas when it came to flight not even drones were allowed and now an Atlas ship blasted away from the city “The people of the outerworlds will be grateful for your contribution” Tali said and slipped her hand into her pocket before placing and item of payment on the counter. It was white but didnt seem to sit on the counter more float above it it was crystalline in nature spherical a light came from it like a beam that pulse that looked like a lighthouse, as you neared it you could feel the draw of the energy in it. “Payment” Tali smiled “I bet you dont have one of these in your collection, An Offworlders gratitude, a compressed star” Tali explained “Enough power in that to fuel the city” she smiled before she placed her hand back into her pocket.
Re: A Tail of many threads
Kaiya Smiled warmly as the package disappeared, she didn't show a hint of shock that this offworlder could do magic, perhaps she got that from the handshake "Ofcourse, one such as yourself must be busy, But should you find yourself in need of... pleasure" she moved her arms behind her back "Keep me in mind" she raised an eyebrow when she heard the engines "Very interesting indeed" she returned a smile "All are welcome at the Equinox" she stated in return to her gratitude, then she looked at the object with crow like curiosity, she extended a hand and the object came too it "No... i can't say i do dear stranger, i haven't had the opportunity to... Collect any stars of late" she peered closely at it "i'll put it to good use, thank you kindly" she moved her hands in a very methodical way, golden apparitions, clockwork like cogs seemed to emanate from her hands and like that the object vanished from the shop "i hope we can do business again soon" she looked into Tali's goggles warmly like a mother would to her child. "Especially if you require anything, personal" she chuckled warmly, covering her mouth with her gloved hand, managing to bearly hide her rather viciously pointed canine teeth.
Re: A Tail of many threads
Tali looked at her "Thank you, I guess" She sighed and turned her head, before she left she looked at the assistant, "Thank you as well" She smiled her goggles lights dimmed while she walked out. Tali walked down the street as her phone rang, "Anything" was the only voice on the other end "No, shes no threat, Surprisingly nice for a Vur'band although" Tali said and smiled "Althrough, shes a bit weird" Tali said and smiled "Well thank you for your help Basra" Tali heard as she nodded "Anytime" Tali responded. Talis eyes locked on a young girl running through the Market, VSec chased her as she jumped up onto the roof of a building and sprinted along the buildings to get away
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Sindri smiled at Tali "My pleasure Miss" giving a twofingerd wave "Come back anytime, as the Mistress says" he breathed out slowly, reminding himself to simulate breathing.
Kaiya waved as Tali left her shop, once she was out their was a subtle change in air from the shop to the world outside, as though the shop where... somewhere else? "Something tells me we might see her again" Kaiya looked at Sindri with a soft chuckle, she turned and moved towards the back of the shop "Thank you for the Tea Sindri" she hand't touched it, as previously mentioned she had daydreamed some time away "Take the rest of the day off Sindri, you can go anywhere you want, i don't forsee any more customers today"
Sindri smiled "thank you Mistress Kaiya"
"how many times must i remind you, just Kaiya... your off the clock now" Kaiya interupted
"Ofcourse Mis-" Sindri paused and shook his head "Atleast one more time, Kaiya" He slowly sighed, stretching his arms above his head then pushing his back with a grunt
"And don't forget this" she passed Sindri an ornate Necklase, placing it in his hand, he looked at it curiously before placing it over his head, letting it rest gently on his shoulders, he thumbed the symbol on the curoius looking Amulet, it was amber, within it an old key
"I'll see you later tonight then" Kaiya wiggled her fingers before disappearing into the back of the shop the threads coming to a dead stop after one sway.
Sindri left the store, closing the door behind him, it was warm out here compared to inside, he puffed air as though he found it a bit too warm and made toward the market stalls off to visit someone special.
Kaiya waved as Tali left her shop, once she was out their was a subtle change in air from the shop to the world outside, as though the shop where... somewhere else? "Something tells me we might see her again" Kaiya looked at Sindri with a soft chuckle, she turned and moved towards the back of the shop "Thank you for the Tea Sindri" she hand't touched it, as previously mentioned she had daydreamed some time away "Take the rest of the day off Sindri, you can go anywhere you want, i don't forsee any more customers today"
Sindri smiled "thank you Mistress Kaiya"
"how many times must i remind you, just Kaiya... your off the clock now" Kaiya interupted
"Ofcourse Mis-" Sindri paused and shook his head "Atleast one more time, Kaiya" He slowly sighed, stretching his arms above his head then pushing his back with a grunt
"And don't forget this" she passed Sindri an ornate Necklase, placing it in his hand, he looked at it curiously before placing it over his head, letting it rest gently on his shoulders, he thumbed the symbol on the curoius looking Amulet, it was amber, within it an old key
"I'll see you later tonight then" Kaiya wiggled her fingers before disappearing into the back of the shop the threads coming to a dead stop after one sway.
Sindri left the store, closing the door behind him, it was warm out here compared to inside, he puffed air as though he found it a bit too warm and made toward the market stalls off to visit someone special.