SONNEL ADVENTURE: "The New Forum"

[Drawkland]

The Following events of this forum topic ARE Sonnelian canon. In other words, don't RP like an idiot.

THE NEW FORUM
Everything you need to know, right here.

• What is this?
  This is an official Roleplay for the members of the region of Sonnel. Not a member of the region? Can't join. Sorry bro.
• What do you mean, "New" Forum? Isn't this already on a Forum?
  Well, we had an old RP, http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=267859, and we just referred to that as "The Forum" since that's all we did on the forum at the time. If you interested in learned more about us, check it out. Hopefully you have a few free hours to.
• Who are you people anyway?
  This may change, but for now we have Drawkland, Katrasen, Xhayparia, Mushcap, Oteshknir , and YOLOvilla. We may add Zlevecky or Luminitia someday.
• That note at the top says this is official canon. What's that mean?
  Means that as far as we're concerned, this actually happened, with the addition or subtraction of a few details. Also means that the RP'ers are held accountable for what they RP.
• Are there any rules around here?
  Sure are! Here's the important ones:
  - No Godmodding, as in, don't kill, maim, or otherwise do things to another person's character without their consent. If it's something minor like moving to another room, it's fine.
  - No Powerplay, this is essentially the same thing, except you can't deliberately play as someone else's character (dialogue, etc.)
  - Overpowering is prohibited and annoying. If you read the first ~50 pages of the original forum, you'll see what I'm saying.
  - These rules are all basically the same thing, because I'm serious. Don't do those things. It's annoying.
  - Don't join without Drawkland's consent. I don't talk in the third person much but whatever. Talk to me before hopping in. This is mainly private but new people are fun too. Just ask and you may receive.
  - Always follow the RP, as in, don't hijack to Katrasen or suddenly come in, in some random place after you come back from a hiatus (LOOKING AT YOU JACOB AND JAYK). If you are bored with the plotline, talk to the person in charge of that plotline. If you miss a few pages and come back, just pretend your character was silent for a few minutes and stay with your fellows.
• Don't you have a combat system?
  Ha! Nope. We're writers, not gamers. Actually that's a lie. We're all gamers. But we would rather RP a story than have to roll dice every post. Plus we're too lazy to make a system or anything.
• idk man I don't think anyone actually asked these questions ...
  Yeah? Shut up. I like Q&A formats.

THE NEW FORUM
"The Two-Headed Snake"
Year: 5316. Starting Location: Drawkland.
Iarocav invites a large company of world leaders to "The Finer Face" restaurant and hotel in downtown Metropolon, the capital of Drawkland. The purpose of the meeting is to have a dinner with other world powers, to encourage goodwill among all Intra-Sonnelian leaders. Many had shown up, except for Hyuke, the leader of Dreaglelun, but nobody likes him anyway. Partway through the dinner, some of the leaders notice something strange amuck, and go to investigate ...

[Drawkland]

The room was crowded, and it seemed that mostly everyone who said they would be there were there.
The room itself was a fancy dining room, with darkened wood panels, and small floating low-light lamps scattered in a wonderful pattern about the room. The leaders of Sonnelian nations were gathered at a huge banquet-style table which stretched across the entire room (there were a lot of nations affiliated with the Intra-Sonnelian Embassy). The room itself was a semicircle, with the table parallel to the flat side, but closer to the curved side. There was a large curved bar, shaped like the room but smaller, connecting to the kitchen on the flat side. After about 3 feet from the floor, the fancy wood wall gave way to a beautiful ProofGlass panoramic view stretching to the ceiling, where those present could view the taller skyscrapers of the inner city, but also the further reaches of the suburbs of Metropolon.
The restaurant was on top of "The Finer Face" Hotel, a shorter skyscraper within the bounds of Metro Ring. It itself was a circular building, but the dining room of the restaurant only takes up half of it, the kitchen takes up the other half.
Dinner had already been served, it was lightly grilled Drawk breast covered in traditional Drawkian salts and spices. The sides were Garlic Bread, Archifel Citrus, and Raw Carrots. Well-aged Dubbo Wine was served, and for the non-alcoholics, Club Soda from Ellzidanian Springs was served. The dessert was planned to be Beta-Kreem with MadManian chocolate. [/boringdescription]

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After Iarocav finished his main meal, he motioned to the bartender (who, since this was a private party, wasn't doing much) to refill everyone's drinks. A few waiters and waitresses came out to do so. Once they were finished he stood up and clinked his glass to get everyone's attention.
"I know this is a bit late, but I would just like to propose a toast to world friendliness. I think we can all agree life is much better when we all can get together without bounds or bias. Now let us celebrate!" he proclaimed. His didn't shout, but his voice was captivating and could he heard from the other end of the long table.
He sat back down next to his wife, Meliauden. She was on his right, and to his left was Luna of Xhayparia. To his left was Paceman of Mushcap, and on Meliauden's right was Mistyfang of Katrasen. Down a bit, far but within speaking distance, was Acathar Illumtherin, the supreme grandmaster of Oteshknir. Classan, their old friend, was nowhere to be seen, unfortunately. Much more fortunately, Hyuke of Dreaglelun was nowhere to be seen either.

"This is probably the best Drawk breast I've ever tasted," Iarocav said to those around him.
"Indeed. Even better than the raw we had at Elstrund that one time," Meliauden agreed.
"Hmm, I know Ellzidan prefers it raw. She's probably telling the other end of the table all about it," Iarocav pondered as he took a sip of his drink.
"The other Drawkionels probably regret sitting next to her because of it," she teased.
"Certainly," Iarocav replied while eyeing the others.

[Mushcap]

Paceman had a little bit of extra room, mainly because he had what was basically a mini feast laid out in front of him.

After Iarocav had finished up with his speech and finished his ex hang with his wife paceman spoke to him.

"This has got to be the second best meal I've had Iarocav, this was a magnificent way to promote peace."

Paceman then continued to eat from his own personal buffet.

[Xhayparia]

Lunaserpo Bevroren, Lord Lieutenant of Xhayparia was sitting at the table of world leaders from around the Intra-Sonnelian district. To his left, Paceman, King of Mushcap sat quietly, a little bit to the surprise of Luna due to some of the adventures back on Katrasen, home of Mistyfang, the Alpha who sat three spaces to Luna's right. Luna sat quietly and ate the trademark Drawkian cuisine that had been served, listening to Iarocav's speech in awe as the voice of the Supreme Drawkionel moved through the room like a knife through butter. As Iarocav sat down, Luna Waited for Iarocav and Meliaudian to stop speaking, then the exchange between Iarocav and Paceman, then Luna spoke.

"I agree with Paceman, This ceremony is wonderful, Iarocav. The Drawkians really know how to spice up a party."

Luna's silver and white hair flowed through the current from the air conditioning blowing through the room, his robe hanging up on a coatrack, something Luna hasn't done since his rebirth several years ago.
Luna was laughing and having a good time, having conversations with Paceman, Iarocav, Mistyfang, and the newest member of the embassy Illumitherin.

"So Mr. Illumitherin, how are you enjoying the party? Must be nervous, being your first national alliance you've been a part of and all."

[Oteshknir]

Illumtherin turns to luna. "A bit," he replies, taking a bit of his drawk breast. "Although realistically, what can go wrong? Just a meet-and-greet, right?" He swallowed, wincing, and muttered to himself "why can the chef never get the meat cooked right?" He snaped his fingers and the meat lit on fire, then waved his hand over the meat, extinguishing the flame. Taking a bite, he said "much better."

[Xhayparia]

Luna noticed Illumetherin's Magic.

"A fire elemental? I'm a dark and ice elemental myself."

[Oteshknir]

"I am highly skilled in most all forms of magic, though i am strongest in light", illumtherin replies to Luna

[Drawkland]

Iarocav laughed as Paceman spoke, "Second best? I would like to have been wherever you had the best! Ha, I don't mind. The best meal I ever had was a long time ago and I think that creature is extinct now..." he trailed off.

Once Luna spoke he nodded and grinned again, "Ah, partying is the Drawkian way! I should invite everyone to Social Day next year. That's the prime example of Drawkland Celebration," he said to both Luna and Paceman, since they spoke of celebration.

"Well-done I see," Iarocav said when he noticed the flame from Illumtherin, "I prefer it medium myself," he continued.
"And yes, this is a great time for you Oteshknirans to join the Embassy. I'm delighted to see our old citizens keeping a tradition of excellence in many respects going."

"I too am mainly skilled in light magics. And fire. And lightning too. Not much besides that I'm afraid. I should work on that next time I have a free year," he said when he listened to Luna and Illumtherin's conversation.

[Xhayparia]

"Nice, well, good luck with your politics!"
Luna patted Illumitherin on the back and went back toward the others

[Oteshknir]

Illumtherin nods at Iarocav. "You'll get there. I may be the supreme grandmaster, but Kalrisen, Heringale, and drakenthal do a good amount of the work. I have a lot of free time to conduct my magical practices and research."

[Xhayparia]

"Interesting, an oligarchy, not many of those exist anymore." Luna commented.

[Drawkland]

"See, I usually have a similar situation, I have advisors and representatives do most of the work for me, and then I have plenty of time to go out and adventure, but political events these days sort of prevented me from doing what I want to do. Oh well, I guess it's better that I stay on top of the important things," Iarocav replied to Illumtherin.
He took a sip of his drink. Some waiters and waitresses began to bring out dessert.

Iarocav and Meliauden thanked them as plates and bowls full of the sugary goodness were placed in front of them.

Meliauden looked at the other end of the table. Her eyes narrowed as she saw a waiter with a wrinkled uniform (uncommon in highly sophisticated restaurants like this), but she didn't say anything.

[Oteshknir]

"Personally i've never been much of the adventurer," Illumtherin said to Iarocav. "Only been on one in my life, bringing me to Oteshknir, and pretty much just stayed there ever since. Many wizards have devoted their lives to adventuring to far off lands in search of new forms of magic, while yes, the discovery of inter-dimensional essentia was a major discovery indeed, there is much yet to discover with the already known forms of magic. That's what i've done. Instead of venturing to undiscovered lands, i've stayed in a discovered land and focused on my research, and i must say," Illumtherin smiled and leaned back in his chair, putting his hands behind his head and feet on the table. "It's paid off. You don't live to be over four-thousand years old naturally."

[Xhayparia]

Luna, who was mingling with the other leaders, was having a giggle, and then noticed a strange occurrence, a lot of security personnel started surrounding the perimeter, but it wasn't too much, so Luna dismissed it as a security protocol.

[Mushcap]

After taking a bite from a rather large chicken leg Paceman spoke too.

"Ha, try 7500 (around 100,000 earth years). It may not be my own, but a deities' power is certainly nothing to be trifled with."

Paceman turned towards Iarocav. "I have a somewhat similar situation. I of course have personal trusted advisors, and my parliament makes descisions for me when I'm gone, and if I don't like something upon my return then I simply change it. Though I of course do get caught up in works and schedules that require my attention." Paceman said, returning to his food.

[Katrasen]

Beside the lovely Meuladiuen,  Mistyfang sat in human form, her elegant posture giving her a natural aura of poise and power.  She seems to be quite  intruiged by Acathar Illumtherin, the supreme grandmaster of Oteshknir,    Whatching his magic with intrest.
 " Ah , a multielementalist.    I don't believe y we have met previously, but I am pleased to make your aquaintence, Illlumtherin.     "
Her voice , contrasting that of Iarocav , Is quieter and rather melodic,  a deep harmony of subtle tones that is easily understood and fluent in a wide variety of languages.   At the Moment,  her Psycic and Sound elements are at work  , shifting the pathways of her voice to each individuals first language with ease.  She takes a sip of her Club Soda, from Ellzidanian Springs, which is cloudy white due to the influence of her main element of Mist. after checking habitually for poison  and  takes a bite of the meat of her meal, Chewing thoughtfully. The hue of her eyes shifts from peircing blue to  a warm teal and back again, signifying a brief shift in mood to plesant suprise.
" my compliments to the chef, indeed. As for the matter of ages,  I don't believe mine should be a factor here...or, truly, many Katrasenians in such regard."

Her gaze flicks to the room around, her expression giving nothing away as she senses a shift in atmosphere. She whatches the peremiter carefully, casting out her senses .

[Drawkland]

Iarocav leaned forward and grinned at Illumtherin, "Well, see, adventuring is the sole reason I have lived for almost 5400 years ... But to each his own."
He took a bite of his dessert, "And that's what I love about these meetings, it's always fun to see how others do things. It gives perspective for you."

The minutia of the employees began to be noticed by Iarocav. He narrowed his eyes slightly. The uniforms were off, and they certainly weren't instructed to enclose the room.

Meliauden looked to Iarocav and raised her eyebrows. Iarocav returned the look and eyed Mistyfang, who he knew would notice anything off.
He saw suddenly the door of the kitchen open up quickly, and he looked through the small window and thought he saw somebody be shoved down in.

He looked back at Meliauden and gave a small gesture (they had made a set of subtle gestures to convey certain messages quickly) to denote that there's something amiss.

[Xhayparia]

Luna, who had just witnessed the eventures occur, grabbed his robe and ran toward Iarocav.

"Iaro, in case it isn't obvious there is seriously something wrong. Do NOT let your guard down."

He then looked at Mistyfang.

"Guess I don't really have to tell you that."

[Oteshknir]

Illumtherin noticed everyones unease, then started craking his knuckles and neck. what can go wrong? he thought, stupid thing to say. Plenty of things can, and it looks like they're about to

[Mushcap]

Paceman pulled back from him meal and cleaned off his mouth with a napkin. He stretched his arms, He had witnessed the same events as Iarocav and his wife, but decided to wait on rushing to action like Luna did.

[Katrasen]

" at ease, Luuna. Perhaps merely a new security protocol, I'm sure with so many of us in one place there is more measures taken. "
Mistyfang calmly takes another sip of her drink, seeming relaxed and at ease as ever, but she speaks mentally to the group in a much more serious manner.
[ unless the attire of his forces has been altered, as well as the tailor, those uniforms are out of place, and the way of movement is quite different than those of the local Guards. Furthermore I sense hostile mindsets, numbering in fourty-five all within a half mile alone. Luna is right. Stay on guard, be prepared for action, but do not give away your suspicions directly or they will act more quickly. They seem to be giving signals to eachother, very subtly, as iarocav and Melia den have just done. my assumption is that they are waiting for an external command to strike. Are there civilians in the building? IF so it will be best to avoid a major battle if possible.whoever hey just pushed in should likely be investigated. ]

"Indeed it does, very well put. You all seem so young in years for how wise your mindsets are, it's quite interesting to see. Paceman, how have things been faring in mushcap? "

[Mushcap]

{precisely why I've sat as usual} paceman mentally responded to mistyfang.


"Quite fine. Any day without work is good for me. Not even the brytils have acted up recently." Paceman told mistyfang, responding to her question.

"I take it your training of curatrix hasn't seen too many bumps recently?"

[Drawkland]

Iarocav looked across the table at Ellzidan and sent a gesture similar to the one he gave Meliauden.
He used the mental channel Mistyfang opened to continue, This building is mainly a hotel besides a few dedicated floors, so there are many civilians below us. If a fight breaks out, do not do anything that would penetrate this level.

When Luna stood up next to him and spoke, Iarocav turned and looked up at him, "Nonsense, Luna, there's nothing to worry about. I spent days preparing this place to have the utmost security. Sit down, friend," he said. A few nearby leaders gave some looks.
Of course something is definitely up, I just had to shake off the other people nearby. They'll probably dismiss it, the common sentiment around that region of nations is that the Xhay are paranoid and disconnected. Anyhow, I believe we must investigate, but that'll be impossible with all these people. Luckily, most people have finished their food, so I can pull a maneuver like so, he thought around.

He activated something on his wrist, and the table split into several smaller tables, the chairs rotating to surround them better. Around Iarocav at their new small table was him, Meliauden, Mistyfang, Paceman, Luna, and Illumtherin. The many other leaders were split into their individual tables.

Iarocav quickly stood up and proclaimed to the others, "It seems we've all completed our meals, now it's time for everyone to mingle about! As the old Drawkian saying goes, 'There's nothing more rigid as a chair.' Goodnight to you all!" he sat back down after the message.

God knows most of them will congratulate on the meal and the party itself but we won't have to stay for that. I'll have a few of my things prepared and we'll go off to investigate. Small talk for now, he said as Führer Yizz came up to the table and shook Iarocav's hand.

A few of the suspicious attendants looked around, confused. They obviously did not expect such a development in the situation. Many leaders were now up and walking about.

Once the leader of Yizzardopia left, he spoke into his watch quietly, "Lerocav, dump my Sit-2 things in the dropper. I may be gone a day or two, and your mother as well."
It gave a quick beep to let him know it had been seen and affirmed. He turned back to the others, "As I was saying, adventuring has always been my favorite and most profitable pastime. Katrasen has always been one of my favorite realms!" he said, looking at Misty when he did.

[Oteshknir]

Illumtherin felt a small rush of adrenaline course through his body. small talk, right, I can do that, he thought to himself. "Ah, Iarocav. Nothing is more profitable than knowledge. What good is money, riches, and fortune to one who those who lack the knowledge to use it wisely? That is the reason I stay in one place. Studying, practicing, and researching. What good would it be to have riches if you lack intelegence?"

[Drawkland]

Laughing, Iarocav replied, "Ah yes, but I could hardly imagine being cooped up in the same place for millennia. Imagine the knowledge you could have from visiting a thousand different realms and learning from many thousands of teachers? There's only so much material you can get from one place ... Although there is the internet, and we all know how accurate information there is!" he said with a chuckle.

Meliauden nodded and looked to Illumtherin, "He is right though. I think an adventure would be good for you! There's such a huge universe out there with so much knowledge and intelligence hidden within," her eyes twinkled as she spoke.