thebraixenaugur

[thebraixenaugur]

Asks?

Now the the story is slowly coming underway, I'd really like some asks for the current thing.

#ask call #oh also since I haven't sent some myself I'll send some in return :o

[thebraixenaugur]

Episode 1 - Venture

Silence.

Dead silence. 

The darkness from the outside is said to be a lot of things to those brave or unfortunate enough to venture towards it. Cold. Barren. Unforgiving. 

It's as if the sky had fallen into a deep slumber and the stars refused to shine for it. 

One thing's for certain, amidst all the nothingness that the outside offers ... the fireflies remained, undisturbed and scatter fragments of what the world once was. 

...

[VARGAS]: "I think this is a good place to rest, don't you think?"

[ALMAREN]: "..." 

There was no response from Almaren, only staring into the distance. 

[VARGAS]: "Alma? You there?" 

[ALMAREN]: "Hmmm? Oh right ... yeah, I think this is a good place for now."

[VARGAS]: "Are you feeling alright? You seemed to space out there for a bit ..."

[ALMAREN]: "I'm fine, Vargas. Let's just rest here in the meantime."

With that, Vargas planted his lantern on the ground with its ethereal white glow lighting up a small area in their vicinity. Soon enough, a few of the fireflies would circle around it, providing the two a bit of company in the darkness. 

[No hostile entities detected. It is safe to rest.] 

[Questions for VARGAS and ALMAREN are now accepted.]

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PARTY

Vargas / Level: 15

Status : [Healthy]

Darkening : [Immune]

Vargas / Level: 40

Status : [Healthy]

Darkening : [0%]

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Character List

Vargas Prometheus, the Augur

Age: 21

Level: 15

Ability:

Innate - Augur's Will 

[Vargas is able to use Shimmerglass Lantern and all of its attributes and effects.] 

Moveset:

  - Lucky Chant 

[Common utility move. Nullifies critical hits.] 

  - Light Screen

[Common utility move. Protects one party member from Darkness-based projectile attacks.]

w/ Shimmerglass Lantern equipped:

  - [NO DATA]

Inventory:

[ Shimmerglass Lantern ]

[ Red Wool Scarf ]

Character Notes:

  - Braixen having icy blue fur and grey eyes. 

  - Known pacifist and highly incapable of combat. 

  - One of the youngest to become an augur in the City of Glass. 

Character Ref:

Almaren, the Hunter

Age: 26

Level: 40

Ability:

Adaptability

[Innate - Fighting and Steel-type moves are given a significant power boost when in combat.]

Moveset:

  - Close Combat

[Common attacking move. User unleashes a series of punches and kicks toward a single target in quick succession, leaving the target's defenses lowered. Applies Armour Break if the target has armor.]

  - Force Palm

[Common attacking move. User thrusts a palm at a single target. May inflict Paralysis.]  

  - Aura Sphere

[Common attacking spell. User concentrates their own will and hurls onto a single target as a projectile. Can be blocked by projectile blocking spells.]

  - Calm Mind

[Common utility spell. Enhances own user's Special Attack and Special Defense. Lessens the effects of Darkening] 

w/ Aura Spear Equipped:

  - [NO DATA]

Inventory:

[ Hunter's Emblem ]

[ Lucarionite Stone ]

[ Aura Spear ]

Character Notes:

  - Lucario with heterochromatic eyes. The right eye is crimson while the left is cerulean. 

  - Trained by choice to become a hunter specializing in combat against the creatures that dwell outside the City of Glass.

  - Stoic and firm in her words and actions. Very skeptical of any stranger she comes across. 

  - Prefers to use her Mega-Evolved form more than her regular form.

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Destino: Uhhh, this city is so confusing. Why can’t it just be straightforward? *Vargas catches their eyes* hello there~ what an interesting coat colour. Not as interesting as mine but nobody’s as amazing as I am. I’ve read books containing your kind in and I thought you were supposed to be yellow or whatever? What’s the dealio with that?

"Other ones ... like me ... ?"

Vargas had always been fascinated by other places outside of the glass city. The more he knew about them, the more he wanted to venture out into the vast unknown. To think that he was visibly excited about the prospect of another Braxen was an understatement. He had only been the only one of his kind as far as he knew.

"Please! You have to tell me where you can find my kind! I'd like to meet them!"

He was beaming with excitement that you can almost see stars in his eyes as he got a bit too close to Destino.

"Or perhaps ... introduced me to one? I might have gotten a bit too ahead of myself ... Who might you be if I may ask?"

@ask-the-royal-absol

#answered ask #vargas braixen #thanks for the ask! so sorry it took a while

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Lucky @ Vargas: "So you have a job, right? What kind of job is it? I'm a general surgeon myself."

"Job, you say? I definitely have one, indeed. Though I'm afraid it would sound a bit weird considering I have no idea what a 'surgeon' is or what they do ..."

The fireflies had started to notice Lucky though strangely enough, they were floating near them like tiny specks of light, not circling around or anything. "But perhaps the word, overseer rings a bell to you? I was told I'll be leading this city soon enough. I just need some time to get to know everyone."

@asksavel

#answered ask #vargas braixen #thanks for the ask! sorry it took a while ^^

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I will finish what I've started.

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[ LOADING ]

Traversing the darkness without a potent light source is far from advisable, lest you fall victim to Darkening.

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(@askkoraidon) Kasmut @ Vargas: Wow, it must be so cool living in a city with so many different folks! What’s it like? Do you get along well with each other?

"I would agree with that statement! The Glass City has its fair share of wonders and the townsfolk are one of them."

Vargas stood up from where he was sitting, the fireflies now acknowledging the other pokemon's presence as they circled around them.

"Admittedly many of the people I've come to respect and befriend, some I really trust with my life. That feeling alone, it's wondrous, to say the least. We have made a humble community here amidst the darkness."

He then sighed, his head lowering a bit and his expression as if his smile waned a little.

"But it wasn't always like that ... it never is ... even a city will have strife every now and then. Arguments, and minor disputes ... some of which can be solved eventually. What can't be fixed are those that are afflicted, those who have fallen victim to the Darkening ... those who-"

He stops himself for a moment before turning back to the Koraidon with his usual smile.

"My apologies ... as always, we welcome you here in this city."

@askkoraidon

#answered ask #vargas braixen #thanks for the ask!

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[Update Log]

Characters page added in pinned with added character information.

Ask Hints page updated for Vargas.

#update log

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(@mount--olympus) "Greetings, little fox." Aphrodite politely approached the Braixen, "A little birdie told me it's dangerous out here at this time of the day, yet I can't help but notice you're very casual about hanging around and about. Is this your job, lighting up flames? What's your name, little guy?"

The Braixen's ears perked up just as he heard someone approach. Perhaps it was just another of the townsfolk who wanted to say hi. He thought to himself, turning towards them.

"Hi! I ... umm ..."

He was at a loss for words at the stranger that appeared before him, they were ... glowing, even brighter than the nearby street lamp that he had just rekindled. Not only that, he saw an innocent-looking Gardevoir amidst the almost blinding glow. Could they be a fairy? or perhaps a messenger of the Broken God still steadfast in their duty? Either way, he wouldn't leave her hanging like that.

"Sorry for the short pause there, but my name is Vargas. Pleased to meet you, visitor. Lighting flames isn't my job here though now that you've mentioned it. It's just something I do out of kindness. After all, every light must look their best lest they dim and burn out ..."

The fireflies continued to dance around him and acknowledged the stranger's presence by circling around them as well. Looks like they have noticed no ill intent from them at this very moment.

"Well, since we are here ... may I know your name, visitor? Just so I can address you correctly ..."

@mount--olympus

[Braixen introduced himself as Vargas. Character info updated.]

#answered ask #vargas braixen #thanks for the ask!

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PROLOGUE : Lights in the City

“Strange … the fireflies are so many at this time.”

While it is true that the streetlights provide a lot of light for the city of glass, little sparks of light also manifest in the shady corners of the city. The fireflies are a few of these sparks that are always seen in the shady parts but rarely ever seen near a light source. 

A Braixen with icy blue fur is seen running and loitering along a path illuminated with street lights in contrast with how the city folk go about their mundane and slow tasks for the hour. Of course as reckless as they may seem, they still took care not to bump into anyone who might have been in their path. 

They may have been running for an endless time when they spot something that caught his attention and stopped in their tracks. 

"Oh no, let me fix you there."

They stopped and approached what had caused them to stop as they held onto one of the streetlights of the city, its light going out, unlike the others that stood beside it. Their paw touched the glass dome of the streetlight that was almost twice their height while the other was grabbing onto the pole, climbing a bit just to make sure they could reach it. 

"Come on ... just a bit more …"

Their eyes were focused on the dome, presumably concentrating on it while they could. Eventually, the streetlight would flicker a bit before a blue flame flourished from inside the dome, lighting it up. 

"There, good as new!" 

The Braixen smiled to themselves as they hopped back down to the ground. With the streetlight's glow rekindled, they breathed a sigh of relief and went to sit by the post to rest for a bit. 

Even though there was a source of light above them, that didn't stop a few fireflies from appearing in front of him. They can't help but notice the fireflies doing a little dance right in front of them as he rested but nevertheless, he did enjoy the show that was going on. 

[The Braixen is open for asks and interactions. Talk to them, perhaps?]

Mod’s note: Decided to redo the plot post and added some extra story text. Character Ref can be found here

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Deidra was hesitant at first before finally having the courage to approach the duo and asking, "why are you to go into the darkness?", with a shaky voice. She was afraid of darkness, not because she was a psychic type, but because there was always a mystery beyond the blackness. Is that what makes them so brave, so curious? She couldn't understand.

Almaren can sense in Deidra that she was afraid, not something new she had sensed from someone. Fryzzen was left watching the entire conversation unfold as he felt like he wouldn't give the best input in this entire ordeal. 

"It was both a choice and a burden for me to dwell here admittedly, I had some reasons for it."

Almaren cautiously approached her, feeling her own voice shaking a bit.

“We patrol the outside of our city just so those who live inside can be safe. I know the darkness is something no one would willingly go to but I chose this because  I also would want answers." 

She knew she had to extend some help towards her, just this once.

"I know you're afraid, I can sense it too … perhaps it is best if you take refuge in the city. That way, you won't need to dwell here out in the open."

@house-of-hemingway / @asking-shadows

#answered ask #sorry this took so long ^^

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Fryzzen examined the items he was given and gave a shrug.

“Thanks. We’ll make sure we make good use of these.”

[Fryzzen has obtained an item!]

+1 Heal Seed +1 One-Shot Orb +1 Sitrus Berry

(@ask-world-savers-council) Acacia@Fryzzen: The Meganium looked up towards the empty sky with concern, then asked, "What happened here?"

"If you're asking about the sky well ... tough luck there, buddy. Even I don't have a damn cute know why it's dark out here."

Fryzzen muttered, not interested in some friendly talk as of the moment. He didn't maintain eye contact with the Meganium as he let out an exaggerated chuckle.

"Once you go out here for a while, you'll get used to having little light out in the open. I'd say you better start worrying about whatever will come after you when you least expect it."

@ask-world-savers-council

#interaction

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“The city is in an abundance of berries at this time but we do appreciate the kind offer. A pleasure to meet you too.”

Almaren narrowed her eyes for a bit, seemingly looking towards a distance before looking back at the Haunter.

“We must go, the city gates are about to close soon. Will you fare well against the darkness, little specter?”

( @berryhaunterbb ) Well hi there Lucario— actually what’s your name ?

The Lucario gave a small smile as she greeted the Haunter, fascinated by seeing one up close and personal.

"Almaren. You may call me Almaren."

Fryzzen, on the other hand, was just as intrigued as she was, looking on with his arms crossed.

"I do say, this is my first time seeing a specter such as yourself and a friendly one at that. But I digress, what is someone like you doing here alone in the dark?"

@berryhaunterbb

[New information added: Almaren the Lucario]

#interaction

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( @berryhaunterbb ) Well hi there Lucario— actually what’s your name ?

The Lucario gave a small smile as she greeted the Haunter, fascinated by seeing one up close and personal.

"Almaren. You may call me Almaren."

Fryzzen, on the other hand, was just as intrigued as she was, looking on with his arms crossed.

"I do say, this is my first time seeing a specter such as yourself and a friendly one at that. But I digress, what is someone like you doing here alone in the dark?"

@berryhaunterbb

[New information added: Almaren the Lucario]

#the braixen augur #answered ask #almaren lucario #fryzzen cacturne #feel free to respond! and thanks for the ask #lucario revealed

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Ask Hints:

Vargas:

- His actual job/role in the Glass City

- The fireflies

- What can we expect in the city (townsfolk, weather, etc.)

Additional Notes:

Ask hints with strikethrough text (e.g. here) have asks already in the inbox.

#the braixen augur #ask hints #will be updated as the story goes on!

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(neverlandfaerai) Agatha@Fryzzen and Lucario:

The elderly rai slowly revealed faerself within view of their path, slightly holding up one webbed claw. Faer bioluminescent eyes and coral shone faer in the darkness. Agatha wanted to show fae didn't intend harm, considering the duo's heightened tension. But fae kept tense as well, already preparing for whichever way this interaction went.

"Hello. That doesn't look too good." Agatha motioned to the Cacturne's arm. "I don't have much on me right now, but I can trade a small herb for information, if you're willing."

"So you're heading to a city, if I gather correctly? What can you tell me about it? Safe enough to protect you from whoever got you, yes?"

“What in the hell are y-”

Before Fryzzen could even fully react to faer presence right in front of them, Lucario held out an open paw right in front of him, looking at her sternly which made him scoff and stood back.

“Apologies for my fellow hunter … he tends to get a bit tense when encountering someone else on the outside.”

The Lucario inspects the stranger, looking to see if fae are feigning good intentions before fae may make a lunge towards her or Fryzzen. She kept herself at the ready without threatening to attack before cautiously looking over at faer. 

“I will need to know what herb you hold before applying it to the hunter’s wound. My apologies but … I can’t fully trust you yet considering our circumstances. I also need to know who you are as well.”

She knew this would distress any good samaritan who’s trying to help like faer but she had no better choice. The darkness is unforgiving for those who are not careful and she can’t afford any more injuries before arriving in the city. 

@neverlandfaerai

#the braixen augur #answered ask #feel free to respond! keeping this short for now just in case #also hope i did the pronouns correctly still learning how to use it properly in text