MASKTOURN

Kal wakes in a dark, square room. The floor is dirt, but he's sitting on a woven rug. The walls are stone brick, and enclose him on every side. There’s no way in, and no way out. The room is suffocatingly warm, dark and dry. Kal would soon begin to feel thirst clawing at his throat. Before Kal, sat a small, low table, covered by a rug similar to the one they sat upon. Two oil lamps flicker at either ends of the table, their small lights the only in the room. The only other objects on the table are three small wooden bowls, all filled with an unidentifiable liquid. The first is white, opaque and creamy. The second is glassy and clear, with a slight cloudy, brownish color to it. The third is just as opaque as the first, but is a deep, muddy red in color. Across from the table is the only other person in the room. A young adult. They’re incredibly pale, with skin so light it’s almost translucent in the low light. Their straight, white hair is cut choppily over its brow and shoulders, and it wears a black-and-white tunic draped haphazardly over a shoulder. Their gaze is brilliant-gold and haunting, piercing through the barriers of Kal's mind. The person smiles widely, and finally speaks. Its voice is that of the flaming apparition. “Welcome to the Halcyon Citadel.” @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

Kal blinked awake with a slight groan. Man, what the hell happened? Did he knock out or something on his climb? Oh, wait. There was the Human Torch in front of him. A person had been on fire. How a person appeared on the top of the mountain Kal had climbed, Kal had no fucking idea. Fucking wild. “Hey, bud,” Kal squirmed as he sat up, offering them a wave. He looked back into their eyes. Funny to mention the ‘barriers’ of Kal’s mind; the man had none. No thoughts at all. “How’s it going? And, what’s the Halcyon Citadel? I’ve never heard of that.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

The person raised their eyebrows at Kal's question, but their smile didn't falter. "I have been... well. Thank you." It said. "The Halcyon Citadel is my domain. I hope you enjoy your time here." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Good, that’s good. I’ve been doin’ pretty good, I was doing some climbing, and now, I’m here!” Kal glanced around the room with a grin, nodding his head. “Nice place you got here. I got some interior design tips if you want some, but if this is your vibe, that’s cool, I can roll with it!” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"This is only a small fraction of my domain. The rest of the Citadel is... grander." It hummed. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Is it? Huh, I’m pretty hyped to see it, then! What’s that like?” Kal asked. He seemed to remember something. “Aw, snap- How rude of me! Totally sorry, I haven’t introduced myself! I’m Kal Valdez, great to meet you! What’s your name?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

(divine intuition check pls :3 @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟 )

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# 7
Details:[d20-5 (12)]

(All of my characters have failed this roll DHDKDBDJH)

(ur characters are the ONLY ONES to have failed omg)

(I love that for them DHDKDBDKDBD)

"My name," it smiled, "is Naiyta Hauryan. I am the nascent, primal Lifebringer." If there was any meaning behind those words, Kal wouldn't get it. As expected, honestly. Sorry dude. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Naiyta! Great to meet you.” Kal nodded his head blankly. He had no clue what any of these words meant. “Lifebringer, that sounds cool! My thing is that I’m a YouTuber, and I stream videos.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"The pleasure is all mine, Kal Valdez." It announciated his name with a knowing, haunting pride. "Mhm. So you do." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Mmhm! I was actually in the middle of a climb when I got zapped here- By the way, is that fire person alright?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"I hope I didn't inconvenience you too much." It straightened its posture a slight bit. "Oh, the person you refer to is me. And I'm quite alright, thank you." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Nah, it’s fine! Not too big of a deal,” Kal hummed. It really seemed like nothing seemed to bother the guy. “Phew- That’s a relief! Is that part of your Lifebringer powers? Appearing on fire out of thin air?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Mhm. You could say that." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

"That's pretty cool- I wish I could do something like that. All I can do is make myself go faster and be stronger and all of that stuff," Kal glanced around the room again. "Soooooo.. A tournament, huh? Pretty cool, pretty neat. What made you wanna host one of these?" @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Mhm. I have been made to. There is an imbalance within my domain, one I mean to correct by any means." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Huh. How’s a tournament supposed to fix an imbalance?” Kal asked genuinely with a slight tilt of his head. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"I have my... methods." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“I know you said that, like, death is possible with the tournament. Will our deaths fix it somehow?” Kal asked. He sat criss-cross applesauce on the floor. “Because, like, I saw a movie like that once. Use the ‘souls of the innocent’ to fix it. Is it that sort of thing? Especially since we got powers?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Mhm. Clever." It smiled. "Yes, your deaths are the key to solving my problem." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Huh, that kinda sucks.” Live action Scooby-Doo was right about this. “How’s our deaths supposed to it fix it exactly?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"You need not concern yourself with the specifics." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Dang, I kinda would really like to know.” Kal gave a slight shrug. “What if I said.. Please?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Let me repeat myself," Naiyta said, with a slight edge to their tone. "You need not concern yourself with the specifics." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“.. What if I said, pretty please?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"No. You can plead all you want, but the answer will still be no." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Oh, alright,” Kal sighed before he grinned. “Can you tell me about the Halcyon Citadel, then? What’s that like? How’d it come to exist?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"The Halcyon Citadel is my domain. My realm." Naiyta smiled with a hint of pride. "It's a monument to everything that I am. I created it." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Aw snap- That’s pretty cool! How’d you make a whole realm?” Kal asked. “That seems pretty hyped.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"I split the fabric of reality and infused it with the essence of my power." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Damn! Sounds cool as hell!” Kal grinned. “How does a split reality look? Is it just a ton of different colors, or darkness or??” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"It's inconcievable to the mortal mind. I couldn't describe it in your language if I tried." Naiyta hummed. "But don't worry. I've made some... changes that should make it easier for you to understand." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Oh? Like, what kinda changes?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"I have created an infinite sea below an infinite sky, and placed upon that sea an island. On that island is my Halcyon Citadel." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Wow- That’s pretty cool! Infinite, that’s bizarre,” Kal nodded. “If I could make an infinite place, I’d maybe make the mountains or something. Then, I can spend forever just climbing.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"An infinite ascent? Curious choice." Naiyta chuckled. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Yeah, yeah, infinite ascent,” Kal grinned. “I could make it as steep and as hard as possible. There hasn’t been a climb hard enough for me yet, so hey, might as well make myself one that’s tough!” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Mhm. Very interesting, indeed." Naiyta hummed. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Mmhm. Say, have you tried rock climbing? It’s pretty neat!” Kal grinned. “Are there places around the citadel that are climbable?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"I used to be a goatherd. I'd lead my flock over difficult terrain for grazing." They hummed. "There are cliffs and hills. I think you might enjoy your time there." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Aw snap- So you know all about the mountains, then!” Kal grinned. “Heck yeah- I’d love to check it out! Give myself a lil’ climb to do before the tournament stuff begins. Which, by the way, does that start immediately or are we given some time to just chill?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"You'll have some time to acquaint yourself with your surroundings, and with the others." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Others? Oh yeah, if it’s a tournament, then there’s gonna be others- Do they got powers, too?” Kal asked. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Everyone here has powers, yes." Naiyta nodded. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Cool, cool, that’s awesome.” Kal looked at the drinks. “So, what’s the deal with these?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Once you drink from one of them, you can leave this room." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Sweet.” Kal looked at the drinks. With a hum, he selected the brown drink. Holding it up in a ‘cheers!’ motion, he began to drink it. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

It was broth! Specifically a broth made from goat's meat, if Kal would be able to tell. It was salty, and meaty, but kind of bland. Overall, very mediocre. Naiyta simply watched in silence as he drank. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“I’ve had worse things to drink,” Kal said as he placed the cup down. “Oh but- Thanks anyways for the drink! Appreciate it.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Of course. I can't let my guests go thirsty." Naiyta smiled, and stood up. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Soooooo, what goes on now?” Kal asked. “Do you want a drink, too?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Mhm. My thirst has been sated." Naiyta stepped over the table, to where it could stand over Kal. It rested a hand on his forehead. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“That’s good- Oh, are you checking my temperature?” Kal asked with a hum. “Because I’m not sick or feeling sick or anything. I won’t get anyone sick.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

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# 6
Details:[d20+5 (1)]

(NAIYTA HAURYAN)

8:39 PM

@Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟 def.....

(DBDKDBDJDJDJJ NOT THE 1)

8:39 PM

(Constitution right or just normal def?)

(either)

(Both are a +4 anyways fhdkdhdjdhd)

Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

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# 12
Details:[d20+4 (8)]

(yeah)

8:40 PM

"Mhm. No." Naiyta said. Nothing happened. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Oh, alright.” Kal blinked a few times. “So, uh. What are you doing, then?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

(nays please)

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# 16
Details:[d20+5 (11)]

@Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

8:45 PM

(Def again)

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# 5
Details:[d20+4 (1)]

(FHDKDBDKDBDJDJ)

8:45 PM

(THE 1)

(KAL

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8:45 PM

(it's ok they both had a chance at being failures)

(Both are losers

)

"This." Naiyta said. Before Kal would be able to make sense of the word, he'd be forced into a deep, dreamless slumber. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟