The day began not dissimilar to any other autumn day, the sun rising across Earthland and the kingdom of Fiore. Within a small town near the base of the Pheonix Mountains rested a small and quaint inn from its doors this morning would emerge a figure wrapped in a tattered ebony cloak, the air seeming to darken around them. The day’s weather was dreary, clouds filling the sky to block out the sun, rain tapping the cobblestone walkways, left mostly vacant the residents of the town seeming to stay inside than find themselves caught in the storm. The figure would, however, make their way into the streets and as his footsteps echoed through them a gust of wind would manage to take the hood of the figure down, revealing a man in his early to mid-twenties, long red hair pulled into a braid, and while he looked young if anyone where to catch a glimpse of his eyes the story they would tell would seem to be far different. As the man made his way about the streets the wind would seem to howl with each step he took, his vermilion colored hair and eyes seeming to glow in the grey of the storm. With the passage of time would come the progress of the man eventually finding himself at the edge of the town leading up into the Pheonix Mountains. For the first time, that day the man would open his mouth to speak, as if to remind himself why he was there “At last, the summit is within my sight, and before this night is done I will reach it” the mans voice was low, and carried an air of power and determination to it. Following his comment, the man would begin his ascent up the mountain path. The path itself was not a difficult one to find, staying on it however was often another story, with the rise in elevation the grey storm that soaked the town below turned into a flurry of white snow, the sound of boots sloshing in puddles turned to the crunching of snow with each step the man took. As what seemed like hours passed the sunlight in the high mountains would begin to fade, the man now being quite a bit more tired and most definitely cold would smile for a moment as the setting suns last embers of light would be replaced with the reflection of a bright blue glow upon the snowy mountain, as twin ethereal wolves approached the man their image would seem like a pair of them were on fire, the warmth emanated from their presence taking the edge off the storm. The twin wolves would approach the man and begin to circle him as though they were vultures, the man stood still making sure not to make any moves that might startle them, knowing they were to be his guide to his destination. “Take me to the place which I seek” the man would say his voice was quiet this time, different than before, the man had heard tales of these guardians, and more importantly the place they would ultimately guide him to if they found him worthy. The wolves would stop circling the man and seem to stare for a moment, peering into his very core judging him, judging his heart and reading his intentions for coming to this place. The ethereal wolves howled into the night before turning to lead the man through the eternal snowstorm upon the top of the mountain. Eventually, with a single step and within a single moment, they and the harsh storm would disappear, the cold winds being replaced with warmth as the man stepped across the magic barrier which separated his destination from the rest of Earthland and Fiore. The man would step forward his tattered ebony cloak flying back through the barrier and off into the eternal storm his appearance now fully revealed, dressed in black and violet clothes with a fair bit of armor covering his left shoulder and his heart. The man would finally show some emotion and smile as he approached his destination, the Silver Wolf guildhall.
The Demon of the Winds Arrives (Open Intro)
Vermilion Midnight
Lineage : None
Position : None
Posts : 13
Guild : Silver Wolf
Cosmic Coins : 0
Dungeon Tokens : 0
Age : 25
Experience : 0
Character Sheet
First Skill: The Demon's Gale
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Lineage : Nemean Lion
Position : Saint of Courage
Faction : The Luminous Covenant
Posts : 3685
Guild : Silver Wolf [Guild Master]
Cosmic Coins : 215
Dungeon Tokens : 0
Mentor : N/A
Experience : 11,529,025
Character Sheet
First Skill: Wind Strike Magic
Second Skill: Wind Summon Magic
Third Skill:
-Silver Wolf Guild Hall, Guild Mistress' office-
Wearing her green-and-gold outfit and Argent Gloves, Leona was reviewing her notebook's worth notes and Professor Rosetta's study packets on the ancient language of Court Heiromesh in preparation for her Expert-level exam on the language. Passing it would mean that she would be officially recognized as one of the few speakers of a long-dead language of Desierto, a feat that appeared to be of questionable value on the surface but one that could open doors for her. Aside from the obvious value of being able to read inscriptions written in Court Heiromesh in the far-flung ruins of Desierto, the skill could also open up the possibility of less risky but more prestigious museum work. But before she could begin dreaming of fortune and glory, she had to pass the Expert-level exam.
That was going to be a tough feat to accomplish because Leona was not a very good student. One of her problems was that she was not of the scholarly mindset required to sit at a desk and pore over notebooks and books and notes on lectures. She had to be out in the field actually doing something related to the language in question like reading an inscription on the wall of a long-forgotten ruin.
Leona would not be doing any of that during the exam. She would be sitting at a table taking a test on the language she had devoted weeks of study to. Or she would be studying if not for her detecting a magic signature nearby... it was another prospective member on the horizon. Leona stood up and left the room, leaving her notebook and study packets scattered across the wooden desk.
-Outside the guild hall-
Leona stood on the front steps of the guild hall looking for the source of the magic signature she had detected and soon saw it. The source was a man dressed in black and violet clothes with a fair bit of armor covering his left shoulder and his heart. The clothing and armor made him stand out among the snow-covered trees and snow-covered ground around the guild hall.
Leona waved to the newcomer from the front step to show him that there was life in the guild hall.
Wearing her green-and-gold outfit and Argent Gloves, Leona was reviewing her notebook's worth notes and Professor Rosetta's study packets on the ancient language of Court Heiromesh in preparation for her Expert-level exam on the language. Passing it would mean that she would be officially recognized as one of the few speakers of a long-dead language of Desierto, a feat that appeared to be of questionable value on the surface but one that could open doors for her. Aside from the obvious value of being able to read inscriptions written in Court Heiromesh in the far-flung ruins of Desierto, the skill could also open up the possibility of less risky but more prestigious museum work. But before she could begin dreaming of fortune and glory, she had to pass the Expert-level exam.
That was going to be a tough feat to accomplish because Leona was not a very good student. One of her problems was that she was not of the scholarly mindset required to sit at a desk and pore over notebooks and books and notes on lectures. She had to be out in the field actually doing something related to the language in question like reading an inscription on the wall of a long-forgotten ruin.
Leona would not be doing any of that during the exam. She would be sitting at a table taking a test on the language she had devoted weeks of study to. Or she would be studying if not for her detecting a magic signature nearby... it was another prospective member on the horizon. Leona stood up and left the room, leaving her notebook and study packets scattered across the wooden desk.
-Outside the guild hall-
Leona stood on the front steps of the guild hall looking for the source of the magic signature she had detected and soon saw it. The source was a man dressed in black and violet clothes with a fair bit of armor covering his left shoulder and his heart. The clothing and armor made him stand out among the snow-covered trees and snow-covered ground around the guild hall.
Leona waved to the newcomer from the front step to show him that there was life in the guild hall.
![The Demon of the Winds Arrives (Open Intro) KjmbioC](https://i.imgur.com/kjmbioC.png)
Golden Lacrima is valid until 10/10/2024. The General Store: Page 10, Post Number 244 (Request), Page 10, Post Number 245 (Approval)
Vermilion Midnight
Lineage : None
Position : None
Posts : 13
Guild : Silver Wolf
Cosmic Coins : 0
Dungeon Tokens : 0
Age : 25
Experience : 0
Character Sheet
First Skill: The Demon's Gale
Second Skill:
Third Skill:
The man would look about the area for a few moments as he made his first steps onto the grounds of the hall and past the barrier he could only guess was meant as a safeguard for this place from outsiders who were not welcome in addition to the guardian wolves he had been told of, and so he would count himself among the more fortunate able to enter this place. At first glance, however, the grounds and hall seemed quiet leaving the man to wonder if he had even truly been successful in reaching his destination. It would appear as though his presence had not gone unnoticed though as his eyes scanned for signs of life for a brief moment a hint of green and golds would stand out against the whites of the snow and browns of the guildhall, he was, in fact, was not alone for on the steps of the hall appeared one of its members a woman dressed in green and gold waving him over. Approaching the front steps the man would return the waves of hers by raising his left hand in a gesture of greeting, his footsteps still crunching through the light layer of snow still on the ground and his armor producing a small jingle with each step as well “Good evening Miss, I am sorry to disturb you if I have, my name is Vermilion, I’ve come searching for the Silver Wolf Guild, tell me, have I managed to succeed in finding myself at its doorstep?” his question was at some level rhetorical, being practically impossible to mistake his current location, although he would speak in a formal manner making sure any first impressions he made with any of the guild members was a good one. As he made his way up the steps to speak with the woman, a light wind would blow and whistle as though it spoke for his arrival the man seeming to carry an ominous air about him, but not one harboring any dishonesty or disingenuousness. Still, there would be quite a few questions easily asked of him, not the least of which is his reason for seeking Silver Wolf specifically.
Magic: The Demon's Gale
Theme: In the Middle of the Night
![The Demon of the Winds Arrives (Open Intro) XRm1hNe](https://i.imgur.com/xRm1hNe.gif)
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Lineage : Nemean Lion
Position : Saint of Courage
Faction : The Luminous Covenant
Posts : 3685
Guild : Silver Wolf [Guild Master]
Cosmic Coins : 215
Dungeon Tokens : 0
Mentor : N/A
Experience : 11,529,025
Character Sheet
First Skill: Wind Strike Magic
Second Skill: Wind Summon Magic
Third Skill:
"Yes, you're at the guild hall of Silver Wolf." Leona informed the man who had given his name as Vermilion. He was a polite fellow and a prospective new member of the guild. Perhaps now would be the best time to introduce herself to Vermilion, who did not seem to be familiar with the person he was speaking to. It was not a matter of throwing around fancy titles and basking in adulation. It was a matter of letting him know that he was talking to the right person if he was interested in joining.
Remembering her past experiences, Leona took it slow and introduced herself to him before going any further.
"I'm Leona Jarnefeldt, Guild Mistress of Silver Wolf. It's nice to meet you." Leona introduced herself to him, deliberately using only the title that was most relevant to the situation. He would find out that she was also the Wizard Saint of Courage, but that detail was not quite as important as her status as Guild Mistress. In the meantime, she thought to invite him inside the guild hall to continue their conversation.
"Would you like to come inside the guild hall and talk more inside, Vermilion?" Leona offered to Vermilion. She did not want to make him stand outside like he was unwanted. However, if he wanted to stand outside to continue the conversation, she would not stop him from doing so.
Remembering her past experiences, Leona took it slow and introduced herself to him before going any further.
"I'm Leona Jarnefeldt, Guild Mistress of Silver Wolf. It's nice to meet you." Leona introduced herself to him, deliberately using only the title that was most relevant to the situation. He would find out that she was also the Wizard Saint of Courage, but that detail was not quite as important as her status as Guild Mistress. In the meantime, she thought to invite him inside the guild hall to continue their conversation.
"Would you like to come inside the guild hall and talk more inside, Vermilion?" Leona offered to Vermilion. She did not want to make him stand outside like he was unwanted. However, if he wanted to stand outside to continue the conversation, she would not stop him from doing so.
![The Demon of the Winds Arrives (Open Intro) KjmbioC](https://i.imgur.com/kjmbioC.png)
Golden Lacrima is valid until 10/10/2024. The General Store: Page 10, Post Number 244 (Request), Page 10, Post Number 245 (Approval)
Vermilion Midnight
Lineage : None
Position : None
Posts : 13
Guild : Silver Wolf
Cosmic Coins : 0
Dungeon Tokens : 0
Age : 25
Experience : 0
Character Sheet
First Skill: The Demon's Gale
Second Skill:
Third Skill:
The ebony and violet clad mage would take a moment to smile seemingly quite glad he had managed to make his way to the guild hall, what he had not anticipated was the identity of the woman whom he now spoke with. “Guild Mistress?” he would speak with a surprised tone, quickly though he would find his wording again “ I see, forgive my ignorance, I’ve heard much of the Silver Wolf Guild, but little of the details of its members. Perhaps taking a step inside might be a good idea.” he would say allowing Leona to lead the way inside, trying to hide the fact that he was actually shivering a bit. The inside of the guild hall appeared mostly how Vermilion might have imagined it from the outside, the dark woods and glow of candles lit the main lobby if one were to describe it in a single word homely might come to mind. “Well I’m normally not one for beating around the bush, I am glad you were who I managed to run into tonight, you see I am looking to join a guild, and from the stories I’ve heard, I thought Silver Wolf might be a good fit, that is if you are accepting new members within your ranks” he would say making his way deeper into the lobby of the guild.
Magic: The Demon's Gale
Theme: In the Middle of the Night
![The Demon of the Winds Arrives (Open Intro) XRm1hNe](https://i.imgur.com/xRm1hNe.gif)
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Lineage : Nemean Lion
Position : Saint of Courage
Faction : The Luminous Covenant
Posts : 3685
Guild : Silver Wolf [Guild Master]
Cosmic Coins : 215
Dungeon Tokens : 0
Mentor : N/A
Experience : 11,529,025
Character Sheet
First Skill: Wind Strike Magic
Second Skill: Wind Summon Magic
Third Skill:
-Inside the guild lobby-
Vermilion had chosen to take up Leona on her offer to take the conversation inside the guild hall. Leona was glad that he did because she did not want to look like she was making Vermilion stand outside just because she could. She shut the door behind them and let Vermilion have a bit of time to get out of the cold and check out the guild hall before renewing their conversation. Once the new guy stated that he was interested in joining Silver Wolf, that was her cue to keep the ball rolling.
"We're always accepting new members, Vermilion." Leona truthfully informed the newcomer. Silver Wolf was always on the lookout for new talent to add to its ranks. That willingness to take in new talent, while hardly unique to Silver Wolf, was how Leona got recruited and how many other guild notables like Eero Saarinen, Song Talea, Aspen Azarov, and more got their start in the world of magic. It would soon be time to add Vermilion to the guild ranks... if he truly wished to join the guild, that was.
"Is there anything you'd like to know about the guild before we talk further about you joining?" Leona asked Vermilion amid the glow of candles and the echoes of their footsteps in the lobby. She wanted to give him a chance to ask questions before deciding to commit to Silver Wolf. Joining a guild was a big decision for new mages. Leona should know... she was once in Vermilion's place many months ago.
Vermilion had chosen to take up Leona on her offer to take the conversation inside the guild hall. Leona was glad that he did because she did not want to look like she was making Vermilion stand outside just because she could. She shut the door behind them and let Vermilion have a bit of time to get out of the cold and check out the guild hall before renewing their conversation. Once the new guy stated that he was interested in joining Silver Wolf, that was her cue to keep the ball rolling.
"We're always accepting new members, Vermilion." Leona truthfully informed the newcomer. Silver Wolf was always on the lookout for new talent to add to its ranks. That willingness to take in new talent, while hardly unique to Silver Wolf, was how Leona got recruited and how many other guild notables like Eero Saarinen, Song Talea, Aspen Azarov, and more got their start in the world of magic. It would soon be time to add Vermilion to the guild ranks... if he truly wished to join the guild, that was.
"Is there anything you'd like to know about the guild before we talk further about you joining?" Leona asked Vermilion amid the glow of candles and the echoes of their footsteps in the lobby. She wanted to give him a chance to ask questions before deciding to commit to Silver Wolf. Joining a guild was a big decision for new mages. Leona should know... she was once in Vermilion's place many months ago.
![The Demon of the Winds Arrives (Open Intro) KjmbioC](https://i.imgur.com/kjmbioC.png)
Golden Lacrima is valid until 10/10/2024. The General Store: Page 10, Post Number 244 (Request), Page 10, Post Number 245 (Approval)
Vermilion Midnight
Lineage : None
Position : None
Posts : 13
Guild : Silver Wolf
Cosmic Coins : 0
Dungeon Tokens : 0
Age : 25
Experience : 0
Character Sheet
First Skill: The Demon's Gale
Second Skill:
Third Skill:
The mage again would smile at learning that the Guild was so accepting of new members. Taking his gaze from the guild halls decorum and layout he would move them to look at Leona, his vermilion colored eyes for which he had seemed to have been named glowing against the candlelight. There were still a few questions he would come to ask before making a final decision to join or not. He had done some of his own research before bothering to make it up the mountain to this place, so he knew the basics, such as the type of guild they were. In response to Leona, he would speak "Questions? Yes, I suppose I do have one or two, what does magic mean for Silver Wolf?" he would ask a bit philosophically, he surmised that the answer to this one question would determine if he joined their ranks. Vermilion did like to be thorough however so he would ask a second question in a similar vein to make sure he was making the correct choice "I suppose it would also be fair of me to ask why I should join Silver Wolf, hearing stories and outside information is one thing, but I think I would find it enlighting to know from the Guild Misstress herself why it is she believes Silver Wolf the guild a mage should join? If I do join, I should just need to know what Silver Wolf would require of me, and if there were any in particular workings of the guild that are different from the others I have come across" He would finish his questions very interested to hear the answers provided. “Also I should say I would find it rude if I were the only one to inquire for some insight, so if there is anything you would wish to ask of me before allowing me to join the guild feel free to ask as well.” he would say to maintain the level of politeness and openness as to which he had been greeted with.
Magic: The Demon's Gale
Theme: In the Middle of the Night
![The Demon of the Winds Arrives (Open Intro) XRm1hNe](https://i.imgur.com/xRm1hNe.gif)
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Lineage : Nemean Lion
Position : Saint of Courage
Faction : The Luminous Covenant
Posts : 3685
Guild : Silver Wolf [Guild Master]
Cosmic Coins : 215
Dungeon Tokens : 0
Mentor : N/A
Experience : 11,529,025
Character Sheet
First Skill: Wind Strike Magic
Second Skill: Wind Summon Magic
Third Skill:
Vermilion had opted to ask as his first question what magic meant to Leona and by extension Silver Wolf. That was a fair question. She would do her best to give a compelling answer to the new guy, but it would be up to him to make the final decision. She would not force him to join if he did not want to.
"What does magic mean for Silver Wolf?" Leona repeated. That was just a measure to buy time before Leona began her explanation.
"Magic means potential. There's so much we don't know about magic and how it works. And it's not just the magic that mages can use. There's a lot of magical items in the world like weapons and armor... there's still a lot of mystery around how items can be imbued with magical power. One of our missions is to find out how magic works." Leona told Vermilion. She opted to leave out the part about her research on the Aggression Pack because that was a work in progress. It was also sensitive information that did not need to fall into the wrong hands.
"But you don't have to do that if you don't want to. You can work the jobs that catch your attention. Me, I've done some work for the guild by learning an ancient language of Desierto. Knowing that language has gotten me work with the sultan of the Tri-Council City and with an archaeologist from Crocus Magicka University. It's led to interesting avenues of research, not to mention the practical applications of knowing ancient languages." Leona told Vermilion that Silver Wolf offered more options to its members than just sitting in a library surrounded by piles of books. Some people enjoyed that sort of thing... Yuvon Mu-Myu was the most prominent example of one who was of a scholarly bent. Leona, on the other hand, was more of a fighter who took her brand of problem-solving across Earthland. However, she found herself growing interested in ancient languages and ancient artifacts thanks to her work with Dr. Anna of Crocus Magicka University.
"As far as guild rules go, you're free to have your own morality and take work that appeals to you. However, there's one hard and fast rule you have to follow. Don't betray the guild. That means not doing something that would turn everyone in Earthland against the guild. It also means that you don't do anything to betray your fellow guild members." Leona told Vermilion about the only hard and fast rule laid down by Leila in what seemed like a lifetime ago. Poko Monstar had enforced it during her tenure as Guild Mistress. It was now Leona's turn to enforce it if the need arose. So far all the guild's members had kept to the rule, which made her job very easy. All Leona had to do was file paperwork and do the occasional job to keep the guild's name in the public eye.
"What does magic mean for Silver Wolf?" Leona repeated. That was just a measure to buy time before Leona began her explanation.
"Magic means potential. There's so much we don't know about magic and how it works. And it's not just the magic that mages can use. There's a lot of magical items in the world like weapons and armor... there's still a lot of mystery around how items can be imbued with magical power. One of our missions is to find out how magic works." Leona told Vermilion. She opted to leave out the part about her research on the Aggression Pack because that was a work in progress. It was also sensitive information that did not need to fall into the wrong hands.
"But you don't have to do that if you don't want to. You can work the jobs that catch your attention. Me, I've done some work for the guild by learning an ancient language of Desierto. Knowing that language has gotten me work with the sultan of the Tri-Council City and with an archaeologist from Crocus Magicka University. It's led to interesting avenues of research, not to mention the practical applications of knowing ancient languages." Leona told Vermilion that Silver Wolf offered more options to its members than just sitting in a library surrounded by piles of books. Some people enjoyed that sort of thing... Yuvon Mu-Myu was the most prominent example of one who was of a scholarly bent. Leona, on the other hand, was more of a fighter who took her brand of problem-solving across Earthland. However, she found herself growing interested in ancient languages and ancient artifacts thanks to her work with Dr. Anna of Crocus Magicka University.
"As far as guild rules go, you're free to have your own morality and take work that appeals to you. However, there's one hard and fast rule you have to follow. Don't betray the guild. That means not doing something that would turn everyone in Earthland against the guild. It also means that you don't do anything to betray your fellow guild members." Leona told Vermilion about the only hard and fast rule laid down by Leila in what seemed like a lifetime ago. Poko Monstar had enforced it during her tenure as Guild Mistress. It was now Leona's turn to enforce it if the need arose. So far all the guild's members had kept to the rule, which made her job very easy. All Leona had to do was file paperwork and do the occasional job to keep the guild's name in the public eye.
![The Demon of the Winds Arrives (Open Intro) KjmbioC](https://i.imgur.com/kjmbioC.png)
Golden Lacrima is valid until 10/10/2024. The General Store: Page 10, Post Number 244 (Request), Page 10, Post Number 245 (Approval)