The Hunt for an Eclipse

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Off in the distance of Magnolia lies a large forest and mountain range. From the smallest of dragonflies to the largest of vulcans, many flora and fauna make their homes within the area. Even on occasion, some of the rarest of beasts may claim residence as they migrate through locale. Today was far similar to that than experts could claim to know; Deep into the forests, a nest had recently seen warmth. The surrounding area flickered with light and dark before things rippled back to normal. For on this day, the laying of an exotic species of griffin had taken place as an eclipse had passed over the area. Several eggs lay dormant within, leaving a hefty treasure for some that even know the species exists.

On the other side of Fiore lies a small wild continent of Tolgalen, home to the West Fiore Trading Company. A large trading company that does business with many of the countries around the area. It is also home to a large zoo full of rare and exotic creatures, The Exotic Emporium. This zoo was run by two of the former Onyx Moon guild members and WFTC employees, Pandora and Jaeger. While they are both important, today's story focuses on the latter, Jaeger as he travels across the ocean to the mainland of Fiore. He was chasing a rumor of potential acquisition of a rare beast; that of an Eclipse Griffin. Rumors/Evidence listed below:

- Faint Eclipse-like icons appearing over Magnolia, suggesting that the Eclipse Griffins magic is potentially nearby.
- Eclipse is happening relatively soon.
- From the shadows whispers can be heard, but when people turn to acknowledge them, they stop entirely. A way the griffin communicates outside of other beasts.
- Illusionary like feathers have been spreading around town, likely fakes or a hunter or Poacher has been selling what they find in the forests.

Then, there are the mating patterns that suggest the exotic animal will be close or roughly around the metropolis of Magnolia. Jaeger's goal in all of this? To nab an egg or two to hatch and raise at the Zoo or, if need be, rescue any sort of hatchlings or mother griffin. While these creatures are very rare, they are not above the obsessive poacher wanting to get  their feathers, beaks, or just head for clout.

Over Magnolia, the sun blazes high and mighty, awaiting the celestial event of the year. A few clouds scattered across the sky, threatening to block the view of the eclipse. As is normal with this time of year, birds fluttered about the city and skies, enjoying the warm air. They give chase to one another, find a mate, feed the baby birds, maybe even fight for territory; all in all, they were bringing more life into the concrete jungle that is the city. Of course, not to discredit the populace below that were doing their damnedest to be social and soak up all the sun they can. The shops were wide open, people in and out, all the benches were full of those taking a break or chatting with friends before the next stop on their list.

The camera zooms around the city, taking in and noting all the people, animals, and interactions as it travels through to the main city entrance. Walking through the gateway was a blonde haired man, who had styled his hair into a long ponytail, and dressed in a fine white suit. His eyes radiate a vibrant red hue and just pulls the rest of his look together. The eclipse was to start within the next day or so. The mage and zoo keeper had only a short time to collect data, follow leads, and get himself a brand new rescue and/or exhibit at the zoo. So with that thought in tow, he began walking out of the dock area and into the city proper.

Within ten minutes of his stroll, he can see one of the faint eclipse-like symbols on the front face of a building. The symbol itself is a large circle with a line running through it to create an eclipse-like effect, even a slight glow came from the area that was supposed to be the sun. The building looked almost like it was someone's home; however, doing a double take at the situation, it was some sort of shop. Outside was the shop owner trying their damnedest to scrub off what they saw as graffiti. Jaeger, though, knew it was a sign that likely what he sought was nearby. Further in, he could hear talks about the whispers, so it seems the information that had made it all the way to Tolgalen wasn't all wrong.

Something was for sure going on.

Jaeger hit a smaller town square where a few businesses lie and surrounded by residential. There were a few groups of people talking with one another and some just enjoying the day by themselves. He needed to ask others about what they’ve seen personally or haven't seen instead of just waiting and listening like a weirdo.

The blonde haired man casually strolled up to either a group of people are an individual to quiz them.



[OOC: Feel Free to come up with any additional rumors or information that suits.]

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Character: https://www.fairytail-rp.com/t17477-onyx-moon-jaeger-nekros-kruger
Magic: https://www.fairytail-rp.com/t17614-nekros-primary-the-great-tree-ark
Secondary Magic: https://www.fairytail-rp.com/t39188-extraplanar-force-god-slayer-lacrima
Lineage: Custom Lineage: The Sinful Horseman.
Spell(s) Used: -
Active Effects: -  
Remaining MP: 300MP
Total MP: 300MP
Damage Taken: -
Health Points: 200/200 HP.

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Job Link: -
Post Word Count: 909 words.
Total Nekros WC: 909 words.
Event WC: -

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Most in the group had no idea what the youngish and handsome man was talking about. Most of the group seemed to be younger teens with a couple adult chaperones; however, one of the teens spoke up as the others scoffed. Jaeger perked his head up and looked over toward the one with such excitement.

A raised hand shot into the air, holding a rather pretty feather, “I found this earlier! It’s so pretty and I just had to keep it!”

The blonde haired man's ears perked up as the feather was made the center of attention! It was multicolored, in a way; the color shifted depending on your perspective. From one angle it looked to be midnight black, and when you turn to view it from another spot or angle, it would appear to have more of a silver shine. The feather, itself, looks like it might have come from the griffon's mane rather than the wings. Perhaps a slightly malting?

“Ah, very good. That’s just what I was looking for. Have you seen any more or other weird things?”, Jaeger pressed forward.

The teen shook her head before putting her feather back to its rightful place on her person so she could take it home. As much as the man would want it to help track it, who was he to take such a treasure. As he leaned up, a voice rang out from behind him, a feminine one, asking Jaeger about the Eclipsed Griffin that seems to have taken Magnolia by storm.

“Oh!”, he exclaimed as he turned around. “Yes, I do know a bit. I’m here looking to potentially rescue said creature and/or its eggs. As they’re very rare and poachers tend to chase these sorts of critters.”

The young woman before him, probably no older than he, stood patiently waiting for an answer… or likely details on the griffin. Having finished their own bit of business, the group at the table behind him got up and left, leaving the two to talk.

“Have you seen any of the signs going around? Large deaths of silver, midnight, or any in between? Some change depending on the light that hits them. Or maybe even some of the sigils appearing on buildings?

If so, it’d help greatly.  One of those teens had a feather, which is slowly pointing to a nest being made nearby.”

A moment went by, “Right, my name is Jaeger.”

The man shouldn't forget his manners! He’s an upstanding citizen and all that jargon.

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Character: https://www.fairytail-rp.com/t17477-onyx-moon-jaeger-nekros-kruger
Magic: https://www.fairytail-rp.com/t17614-nekros-primary-the-great-tree-ark
Secondary Magic: https://www.fairytail-rp.com/t39188-extraplanar-force-god-slayer-lacrima
Lineage: Custom Lineage: The Sinful Horseman.
Spell(s) Used: -
Active Effects: -  
Remaining MP: 300MP
Total MP: 300MP
Damage Taken: -
Health Points: 200/200 HP.

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Job Link: -
Post Word Count: 420 words.
Total Nekros WC: 1,329 words.
Event WC: -

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