New Arrival

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Aria sighed happily; the snow was falling softly in the city of Setanul. She had just returned from a small party for winter’s harvest. It was just a small party with her close friends and family; her dad, grandpa lee lee, granny Ai, ect they were all there. So this had been one of the very rare occasions that she wore their combine gifts, given to her on her twentieth birthday. It was a low cut dress that wrapped around her form in a semi transparent white material, gold leaf material went from her left breast and traveled down to the dresses hem. Gold accents with turquoise jewels that matched her eyes, wrapped around her waist in a feather like pattern, with smaller gold chains and turquoise beading meeting at a point near her upper thigh. At the meeting point a pink red tassel hung decoratively. The dress itself has one high cut showing off a slender leg adorned with a gold garter with floral turquoise embellishments. Detached transparent sleeves with lace edging are held up by gold bands around her arms, these sleeves being loose and flowing. A light lavender cape sits off one shoulder, trailing down to brush the ground; a pretty gold and turquoise broach attaching the cape at her shoulder. Gold bracelets and gold and turquoise earrings accompany this outfit, along with a pretty hair clip with live colorful flowers of pinks, blues, and greens; Grandpa Lee Lee had personally made sure these flowers would always last. The whole outfit was finished by silky purpley pink slippers with white floral embroidery topped with a red jewel similar to her necklace on either foot. In her hands she clutched her latest present, her father had wrapped up a small red leather bound book. He had known she had been trying to sneak a peek since he had first pulled it out all those years ago and tonight he gave it to her.As she walked home an odd sensation came over her, she quickened her pace but to her horror she felt herself being pulled from the earth. Next thing she knew she was no longer in the beautiful city of Setanul.



Aria sat on the floor of the strange temple, her eyes opened wide in shock as she desperately clutched her book to her chest….with a sinking feeling she realized she was no longer home.

[Mysteria]

The room Aria would find herself in was empty, average size, white marble walls and floors with one large towering open window to east over looking the kingdom and it's Castle. The carpet Aria was sitting on was stiff an felt of sheeps' wool. It's color dark maroon with decorative copper colored flower designs weaving through out the entire hand woven piece. In front of Aria would be a medium size black cherry wood desk that was obviously hand crafted and very well centered within the small office size space of a room. The lighting in the room was generously generated by a fire located in a large place behind the desk. Any other source of light would be coming through the curtains of the large window to Aria's right.

" Oh my my my. Another one has come through... Tell me child, Where do you hail? " A woman's voice interrupted the silence.

Beside the fire place a rather beautiful yet oddly woman stood. Mysteria smiled politely towards Aria as she turned her head slowly to face the girl what had suddenly appeared in the room. Her long, Lavender hair lay flat against her fair hour glass frame all the way down to the bottom of her gown. Pale skin similar to a dolls is draped and laced up in black and purple robes. Robes that form a perfect lacy gown that trails down to the floor, leaving only her shoulders and head exposed. Within the dim lighting her eyes seem to twinkle with each flicker of the fire's flames. A melting pot of blue's and purples made up the core color's of her eyes as she stared directly at Aria. Even her movements were very quiet as she made her way around the desk and stopping just at the edge of the carpets hinge.

" Fate has chosen a higher purpose for you... That is why you were brought here. I know you most likely are shocked and confused... However I will explain to you as much as I can. What you do from here on out though, is up to you... First of all, how rude of me of not introducing myself."

Mysteria curtsied and smiled. " Welcome to the World of Teair. And the capital neutral kingdom, which you are in, is called Nova. You may call me Mysteria, Advisor to the King of Nova, Noku Noru. You have been brought here to Nova by the will of the god of Destiny, Fate. Which classifies you here in this world as 'Fated'.... Just an FYI. I'm sure you'll hear civilians call you such a thing. " Mysteria gestured, popping her head to one side in almost a curious fashion as if waiting to hear some sort of response. She hoped that the transportation from where ever this poor girl had came from hadn't traumatized her for life and cause a mental break down of some sort. So she waited patently with her hands clasped in front her.

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Aria blinked at the very familiar….supposedly dead face of one of her dear friend’s mothers…. Unresponsive Aria just continued to stare as the words she said slowly sunk in. There wasn’t a single reaction until the name Noku Noru was mentioned, at that Arias face screwed up in disgust.

”By Zepons twisted titties that plant fertilizers back in rule!....frick”

In a flash Aria was up on her feet; like the woman she spoke fluent novianian, fortunately for her it was something her father and core had taught her well. Core in the meantime was ringing loudly in her head; the name of his brother setting him off.

”Core shush I can’t think with you yammering”

Aria turned her attention back to the purple haired woman….it was weird to see her alive….and healthy.

”Your trouble…every time I see you its trouble; but to answer your question it’s not where but when….and what god is Destiny? …and where is the little bastard he needs a stern talking to about magicking people with out there permission, just point the way I got my paddling book right here!”

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A lightning bolt crashes down behind the two women as it seemed another traveler had appeared before them. Dressed in attire that would be more drastic then most of the fated that appeared. Dressed in a jacket that was an odd shade of blue and a black shirt. His pants and boots were oddly made as well. One shoulder had a stap that led to a bag and in one of his hands was a large case that held something but that was being held in front of him as if to shield him. The blond slowly lowered the case and then was slowly blinking his eyes several times to adjust to the lighting. Then looked around and saw that he was not in his world. He saw that in some sense he was in a temple and then saw the two women there. "Ok...I am not going to use that line.....that would be too damn cliché. Uh excuse me ladies where in the hell am I" Kail questioned as he spoke in English as he had no clue if this world used the same language as his world and had to try it.

Both women were odd and the purple haired one was something odd and not natural to him or where he came from. As the only time he saw that color was if the person dyed there hair. The other was dressed out of a fantasy game or movie to him. He was not sure and slowly put his bag down as well as his guitar case. And was very nervious as the hairs on the back of his neck were standing on end. This was not Kansas any more or on the yellow brick road.

[Mysteria]

Mysteria's brow raised at the amount of energy coming off the girl. Her head still cocked to one side as she listened to Aria rant. A few words catching her interest, causing her to straighten her head back and assume a more proper posture. Zepon? Did that mean this girl knew the god of Death? Was she from here? How odd and how fascinating! So fascinating that it drew Mysteria closer, circling the child. All the pieces were soon coming together and a smirked appeared on her flawless features.

" Oh?! So you are from the future. How fascinating." Mysteria nodded, leaning forward and examining a small lock of the girls hair. Still in motion as she continued to circle Aria, picking and poking at her attire and body. " A offspring of a Deity... Yes...No?...Wait no thats defendant yes. " Mysteria mumbled to herself, only to stop when a loud crackling sound broke her concentration.

Metallic teal-violet eyes snapped open, her head and body spun like a top as she turn to face what had just appeared so abruptly.

" Another one so soon? " Mysteria paused, glancing back to give Aria a sharp glare. " Hmm? Have we met before? " She asked with one brow raised in a curious expression. The woman popped a quick smile as she lowered her defense and her eyes adjusted to the young male who had been 'shocked' into the room.

" You are no longer in your world. Fate has decided that you have a higher purpose and has brought you all here. This girl here has just arrived here too. " She smiled moving her hands to do a show case gesture in the direction towards Aria.

" I'm afraid the God of Fate, a deity within this world has gone rogue. He has found a way to open up the world and is plucking people from their homes and lives, only to bring them here to this world.... As you can see, you are not the only ones who have been 'Fated' into the world. " Mysteria sighed, moving towards the desk.

With a deep breath she gave a heavy sigh. Her posture becoming more serious as she opened up her hand, revealing a tome with a white jewel in the center. She opened the pages to the middle of the book. " Show me Nova " Mysteria commanded, the pages lighting up and the words began to glow. From the words images began to form above the tome in front of Mysteria. A large transparent map appearing before the new comers and the sorceress.

" The year is 743 of the Sun Calendar. You are here at the Moon Temple. " She pointed toward the large tower off to the side of the castle in the first section of the map. Her eyes glancing over to the male.

" I am the King of this Worlds Advisor. I have been assigned to greet those who appear in the world as 'Fated' . If you have any questions I would ask them now."

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Arias arms crossed over her chest, the book still held in her hand as she impatiently tapped her foot as the purple haired lady stalked around her. An unamused expression set on her face, her chin jutted stubbornly out. However she was startled out of her stubborn pout when a loud crack came from behind her, causing her to jump forward and spin around on her heal. Her right hand held out as if it was supposed to hold a weapon of some sort. Despite the lack of weapon her form was that of a fighters; frankly it was due to this fact that her dress did have the large slit up the side to allow her to move more freely even while dressed in finery. But this was certainly thrown off by the lack of a weapon that should have been in her hand!…..She blinked and stared at her hand….the black dagger that was tattooed to her wrist still lay dormant. She shook her hand out and tried again her eyes widening in horror.

”My magic!”

She looked back up at the woman to meet her glare.

”BAD THINGS, BAAAAAAD THINGS!!!!”

As for the question about knowing her Aria clammed up; this women had just said something about the future….A glare depend on Arias face. Was not surprising that the time witch would be able to bring her here, but then again she said some god named Destiny did it…which was it? Either way she turned her attention back to the person who popped up in here with her. Seeing how he wasn’t a threat at the moment she moved to and unoccupied corner of the room while the witch turned her attention to the male. Her face was furrowed in thought; paying only enough attention to the stranger to know if he moved or not.
Aria had left the question of whether she knew the witch or not hang in the air as she pondered her answered question. This Fate was a rogue then…Rogues could be tracked…wasn’t like she hadn’t found lost gods before; she had a talent for it…
As Melania pulled up the map here was no more doubt where she was….Core in the back of her mind was as flabbergasted and horrified as she was… But it was time for questions….

”First question…. Regarding Fate, may I see his focusing object? If we …’fated’…are showing up in this convenient spot, and it’s actually him doing the pulling then what ever he focuses on is likely in this room or in the building at least… “

One way or another she was going to track this deity down.

”Second what is the status of the king’s brother at the moment?....and Third are there any other people from a thousand years from now?”

She wanted to establish exactly when she was…plus if a second core was running around she’d be crashing his place soon….

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Kail sees that both women were just as shocked as him about him bolting in like that. The lavender haired woman was less confused more so then the other. And the red had turned around and was trying to get something out. Like trying several times until the other lady spoke up and he paid attention to her on her explanation. He blinked a few times until his eyes widend greatly as he heard that he was warped or summoned to this world. One would think that this would be a bad thing, and for a lot of people. For Kail though that was another story entirely. He was smack dab in the middle of a massive fantasy world. He started to laugh slowly and then almost maddening levels and then calms down. Looking rather happy as now he was and in a ironic sense of words. A master of his own fate and smiled. "Well....this place beats the place where I was at. I don't have to deal with asshats of parents anymore...money grubbing leaches" he said and then lets the other woman get her questions out first before speaking to the royal adviser.

"Ok......I know that this sounds a bit rude but...I doubt paper money will work to buy things. Is there a small way to get some money? Just to get around for one day or something. Also what am I going to do, while I am here" Kail asked as he tried not to sound rude as it looked like either of these women would blow him sky high to the moon or worse.

[Mysteria]

" Yeah… Your body must not be used to this world's magic flow."

The lavender hair woman closed the book. Her eyes darting over to Aria in a sharp glare at the sudden outburst of her screaming 'bad things'. Before addressing Aria again Mysteria cleared her throat. Then crossed her arms while leaning back against the desk.

" First Answer, look up. Second, The king does not have a brother. Third, Step outside and take a look around, You 'fated' people are not hard to miss." she answered sarcastically, squinting her eyes at Aria as she suddenly abruptly pointed at the young girl.

" You ask about Noku's brother, why? " Mysteria demanded, her eyes scanning over the girl as if the purpled headed woman was trying to stare into her soul. .However this determined demeanor didn't last very long. Instead her focus was interrupted by the boy who suddenly burst into laughter. His maddening laugh catching her off guard, leaving her just to stare at him in a blank stare. Was he not well? Perhaps he was not all there. However, his next question seemed some what sane to ask.

" It's not rude to know how to survive in a place like this. " Mysteria smirked, lifting the book in her hand.

" The best way to get money is to do quests for civilians around Nova, they'll be posted up around the kingdom.. Or you can join guilds,jobs, there are many ways to earn gold. "

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Arias eye brow quirked at the mention of the world’s magic flow; why would this words flow be different now than a thousand years from now? As the woman glared at her for her outburst Arias response was to stick out her tongue. Then it was to roll her eyes, really she should have guessed when asked to ask questions not to expect a clear response in return. She was alarmed at first to hear in this world the king had no brother, a resounding frick went off in her head. The implications to that statement alone was enough to send shivers down her spine. But at the moment there was not else she could do, her attention turned back to the focusing object. Looking up as Melania instructed, finding this Destiny was bound to answer more questions than talking to the time witch. However the madding laughter tore her attention back to the male. Apparently he took being ripped from whatever he was doing quite well…although a frown etched on her face at the joy that he took from being removed from his family. She for one knew she would miss hers horribly. However his question sparked some amusement out of her. She fairly much doubted that the royal treasury would be willing to hand out coin to any fated that popped up, but the thought to ask never strayed across her mind. So she too would be interested to hear the answer.

She looked back to Melania when she suddenly took a fairly keen interest in asking about the kings brother…It sounded as if she knew him. If he simply did not exist…why the second question…or did something happen to this worlds Core?

”I ask to simply know the flow of time here; it is helpful to know when I popped up, however history doesn’t seem to be matching up to my knowledge judging by your answer…Neither does the deity known as Destiny.”

Aria did listen to Melanias response towards the male, as she expected the answer was no…however she was amused to hear jobs were posted abound here. Funny in fey you were lucky to carry a noblemans bags never mind get decent paying work…then again no one said it was decent.

”Do you keep a record of the fated who pop up here?”

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"RPG Rule number 7 Quest tutorial" Kail muttered under his breath and made sure he was not heard. Although he did see that they were unnerved by his laughter and kinda felt bad. But it did not phase them too much. And the blond figured that they all delt with crazies before. He had to think over a few minutes as the two women talked over with matters that were again still alien to him. Kail then shifted gears for a second and threw the idea around in his head on where to seek shelter for the next few days. Since the things on his back would weigh him down. Two thieves would see him as a big target for there grubby hands. "Are there places for free lodgings? Also would it be too much to ask for a cloak. One other thing what's your name" he asked since he wanted to remember it before he left the place. Once he had a place to call home for the next few days. He would have to go do a quest to get some coin and then some.

[Mysteria]

Mysteria didn't seem to react or acknowledge the twos existence after she had spoken. Even though Aria was trying to converse with her, the woman just didn't seem like she wanted to respond. In fact, Mysteria just remained quiet. Didn't make eye contact and kept her gaze to the floor. It was like she had frozen up or paused and kept very still in the presence of the two new comers.

" Of course we keep records of the Fated... However, they are not at my disposal at this current time. That would involve me looking for them in the castle, an I am not at the castle." She spoke, her voice some what crackled.

" There is an inn in which you can stay for a price. Work or pay, you choose tell the Tavern keeper that Mysteria sent you there...However before you g-g-go. Open a drawer in the desk and remove the bag inside. You will only be allowed to open the drawer once and only one bag will appear to whom ever opened it. " Mysteria chimed, a smile appearing on her porcelain like features.

" Oh my... It seems my magic is running out of this dummy. I guess For now I bid my fair wells and may our paths cross again soon. Take care, Miss Aria and Sir Kaillian. Take care ~." Mysteria's voice trailed off until finally the woman's eyes faded in color of life and no words left the dolls lips. It stood there waving back and forth until slowly it started to crack an then crumble into pieces onto the marble floor. The chunks that had fallen to the floor disappearing into find sand and floating particals that lit up a ember red before dissolving into nothingness. When the puppet of Mysteria body had finally dissolved away, a unlocking sound came from one of the drawers of the only black cherry desk that Mysteria had been leaning against this entire time.

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Aria tilted her head to the side, her gaze hardening into an intense inquisitive stare. However at last her question was answered, there was a record…and it was in the castle. Well looks like they had their starting point. She needed to get her hands on those records. Her eyebrows shot up in surprise when the voice started to crackle….then deteriorate... A smile quirked itself upon Arias lips as the doll said her name as it disappeared.

”I have a funny feeling that last part wasn’t Melania.”

It was more to herself then to the other in the room with her. She turned her attention to the male and looked him up and down. A small knowing smile crossing her face as she noted her approval…mad or not…he was good looking.

”De’ Mary will do ye fine….if memory serves me right, head down the mountain and up the second, into the second district. Right near the guild district; good place to make a little extra coin fast…just don’t knock anything off the tables.”

She sashayed over to the desk, her hips swaying softly as she walked. She leaned over the desk and pulled out the drawer to pear in side and grab whatever bag was in it. …Happy Winter Harvest to her…She turned her attention back to finding the focusing agent within the room. Melania said to look up, so she hoped up on the desk to get a closer look at the ceiling. Her eyes narrowing at the spinning jewel...she needed to get higher. She looked around noting the bookcases....she never thanked her dad enough for showing her how to climb these things without flipping them over. She jumped on over to the bookcase and scrambled up, modesty be damned; dress or not she was climbing. Closer now...she just needed to jump. She launched herself in the air and reached out to grab the crystal. Magic or not...it likely held the answers she needed. 

She would land on the floor with crystal in hand and on her feet. 

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"Well that was a bit unnerving......" said Kail as he saw the doll to break down into bits and then into nothing. He picks up his bag and puts it on his back and then grabs the case in his other hand. Then the red head spoke to him about making a quick amount of cash. At least it was something "Well thanks.....I wish I did not have this much stuff on me. This is weighing me down as well as not great mobility" he said and then watches Aria move around like a cat from jumping place to place to get the crystal. The blond walks over to the desk thing and goes in to take out the bag while witnessing the lady land on her feet. "Anywho, Aria was it? I'm Killian Lancaster. If you need my help or something, find me. I mean, I do stick out like a sore thumb" he said and was going to be leaving shortly.

[Mysteria]

The moment Aria's finger tips made contact with the small crystal. A surge of energy would contact the tip of her finger and then shoot it's way up Aria's hand then arm. A visible spark of red glowing energy surges out and bursts around Aria's hand and arm in a spiral of chaotic magic. Blurred unclear visions would flash in Aria's mind. A hanging man, a Tower, an a pare of vibrant emerald eyes stared back at Aria. The vision fading leaving the poor girl on the floor, the crystal still floating above her. 

What Aria would find inside her bag would be. 

  
                             A VIAL OF LUNAR DROPS  , 50 GOLD, LESSER ITEM - FIRE RESISTANCE                                       

What Kaillian would find in his bag would be. 

             LESSER ITEM - POSION RESISTANCE  , 50 GOLD, LESSER ITEM - CREATURE SUMMONING                                   

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Aria hit the floor, pain splitting her features into a grimace as the foreigner energy shot up her arm. She bit her lip to keep from crying out, breaking the skin. Her eyes stared out blankly as the images played across her mind. The image of the eyes the most vibrant...when the magic cleared she gasped for the breath she hadn’t known she was holding. She glared up at the floating crystal….rubbing her sore palm. Where those eyes destiny? She stood up full intent on grabbing the crystal again, a voice shouted in her head ‘sniff your hand girl…magic went into that right? Don’t touch it again!’…Aria blinked he was right but could she still track that way. She stared at her hand, all else in the room still lost to her. Well it was worth a try, she reached in to herself to find that special part of her that was never severed. She found it…dim but still there. She pulled the familiar feeling and slowly she could feel her senses strengthening, she focused just on increasing her scent. Her memories drifting to running through the forest on all fours with her nose to the air. The scents were all around her, natural…and the unnatural….she had it! Aria opened her eyes and smiled; at least she always had this part of Thorne.
She raised her hand to her nose and took a sniff, she would memorize this scent….and track down the man with the green eyes. She looked back up at the crystal….one of these days she had a feeling she would be back for it.
Aria turned her attention back to the bag she had snagged and opened it, a grin spreading across her face. Coin…a vial of whatever Ratty usually carried around, and some weird red potion…She went to stuff the back in her shirt…and realized this dress left little room for any bags….frankly she was sure it was enchanted not to let her boobs fall out of the material. So she used the tassel at her waist to tie it there for the time being. Her attention turned back to the male when he called her name.

”Yes it is Aria, though I go by Alex as well…. and you can count on seeing me again.”