Yup. Which is kinda annoying. I know with Dragon Age when you embark on the final leg of the main quest towards the end of the game all uncompleted quests vanished with the main quest being the only one still active (obviously). It might have done that with KotOR but I never paid any attention really.
621 2011-10-28 23:17:08
Re: Mission's Brother (71 replies, posted in Knights of the Old Republic)
622 2011-10-24 22:35:57
Re: A New Begining (4,277 replies, posted in Star Wars Fan Fiction)
Well I've been trying to get to this for the last day or so but writer's block was a real b**ch. So I went snooping around through our older posts and I realize some of my characters have changed as we've progressed. I'll blame that on my own poor skills as a writer as well as the plot. While I've been pretty sure about everything regarding the main plot for some time it took me a while to decide how I was gonna tie characters into everything and then even longer to go in depth regarding their past.
I've got all my little ducks in a row now so everything should go smoothly from here on and characters should be pretty consistent. At least... I'll do my best to keep them that way. On to the post!
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A smile warms Safira's soft features, but she quickly catches herself, the display of approval instantly vanishing. The Sur'haai had good reason to be relatively pleased with herself. After all, everything seemed to be going according to whatever plan she'd conjugated up in that head of hers. The consequences likely to result from such a sneaky, roundabout way of getting things accomplished, however, were undoubtedly going to be one pain in the ass to deal with. Even her supposed 'comrade' appeared none too pleased with the current situation.
The Mandalorian San Dweller struggles against Slade's merciless grip to no avail. Slade's hold on the Mandalorian's hand tightens and crushed bones cry out for relief, the San Dweller finally dropping his rifle in a reluctant surrender. Slade smiles, satisfied with his intended results as Leina slips away from her captor unharmed. A job well done. Looks like everything was wrapping up here...
"Whoa, hold up. Hold tha f**k up!" Kain demands harshly, successfully drawing everyone's attention to where he now stands protectively in front of Riordan. George scolds himself. He hadn't sensed the vampire make a single move. It was so easy for him to drop his guard around such dangerous creatures. Was it because he trusts them? He almost laughs at such a ludicrous idea. No... no that definitely wasn't it.
"That's it? That's f***in' it?!" Kain continues to rant, his inner beast thrashing against the fragile cage which confines it. "Leave it ta a f***in' Jedi ta let some Mando bastard go 'round wavin' 'is gun in people's faces and get away wit' nothin' but a f***in' slap ta 'is damn wrist!"
The Mandalorian San Dweller opens his mouth, prepared to sling his own string of insults back at this redheaded temper tantrum mess. His words, however, are reduced to muffled nonsense as Slade's hand clamps down over his mouth, forcibly shutting it. "I wouldn't do that if ya value that life of yours, Mando'ika," the vampire advises in a whisper. "It's not exactly a wise endeavor to taunt the man who can snap your body in half like a toothpick now is it?"
Crushing power suddenly screams through the Force, a violent cry demanding retribution for some grievous crime as Kain's hands clench into fists and his body shudders faintly, golden eyes burning with unbridled rage. Despite previous circumstances, Mat finds his gaze wandering to Slade. The man may be a demon of his own accord, but Mat had seen him calm this madman with a simple touch. Surely he would not allow such rampancy to continue. Slade, however, appears rather comfortable watching everything play out as if this were nothing more than a game and he already knew the moves to be made.
That Jedi... a dark voice in Kain's mind hisses. How dare he.
Whether Riordan chose to admit it or not he was still mortal and for that damn Mandalorian to dare threaten him... the bastard would not escape with his life! Kain refused to allow it! The redhead's eyes widen in surprise as a slender hand moves to his shoulder. He turns his head slightly, eyes cutting sharply to the side to glare at Riordan, the noble's own eyes closed in indifference.
"That's enough, Kain. The Mandalorian's actions resulted in no harm to me," he adds in a soothing voice as if trying to console a child over a broken toy. He opens his eyes to meet his brother's gaze. "It is alright, brother. Let it go."
Let it go. The words seem to echo around Kain, the redhead's eyes narrowing in response. Never. He'd never let it go. Never forget. Never let anyone hurt Riordan again; come close to hurting him. Kain abruptly turns away from his brother, ashamed. It wasn't that the Mandalorian San Dweller had held Riordan at gun point. No. It was never that simple. But Kain understood that. It was merely easier for him to fight and kill, easier to find a way to release his rage than confront the reason it rose in such blind madness.
The hand on Kain's shoulder tightens its grip as if those five insignificant fingers possessed some great power which could soothe his rage, hide his shame, and keep his inner demon at bay. Perhaps they had... once upon a time. "Node," a violent, barely intelligible voice whispers in the depths of Riordan's mind. "Te'velli, eka."
Kain roars with rage suddenly, a demonic cry to the sound as if another soul raged with him. He leans down, muscles tensing violently as he throws his head into his hands, dull nails trying to claw away some unseen mask. It last for a mere moment, the redhead quickly vanishing only to leave behind an echo through the Force of pain and eternal suffering. Riordan's cool gaze wanders to the horizon where a cloud of sand and other particles rises from the dunes, his brother waging war against the barren landscape.
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Finally I know! Don't know why this took so long. Writer's block is a serious curse. I was going to include a lot of other stuff with this but I figured its been forever since I posted my part so I'd let you work on your reply to this while I work on my Force vampire part and whatnot. Figured I've been neglecting Riordan and Kain a little so I'd make up for it a bit. Oh and since we're on Kain... a little theme song for the fiery redhead! ^_^
Back to talking about the post... hmmm... ooh! Its gonna get good! I think you'll like where I'm gonna be taking the Force vampire side of the story especially regarding Mortis.
Vampire Vocabulary:
Node. Te'velli, eka: Fine. You win, brother.
While Kain agrees not to kill the Mandalorian San Dweller (in his own special way) he still cannot escape his rage. Thus he goes somewhere far away from the group to punch dirt and whatnot. Eventually it'll wear him out.
623 2011-10-24 21:09:47
Re: Mission's Brother (71 replies, posted in Knights of the Old Republic)
No she doesn't have to be in your party cause I never took her anywhere after Taris. Her brother simply says he'll find your ship and talk with her and whatnot. Nevertheless you should have looked around for her brother the first time you were at the Sand People Enclave. Games are funny like that sometimes and returning to an area after the main quest has been completed a certain way often results in side quests becoming unavailable for completion.
624 2011-10-19 21:45:56
Re: A New Begining (4,277 replies, posted in Star Wars Fan Fiction)
OMG its so hard to get away from all these people. I mean I realize I'm sexy and all but goodness... a girl does need a break. On top of that beating up grunts seems to have lost its charm. I'm in the mood to kill some terrorists...
Be back as soon as I possibly can I promise. I'll make up for it with a... relatively long post. ^_^
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625 2011-10-17 22:01:08
Re: 2 YEARS ON THE SITE!!!!!!!! (344 replies, posted in The Old Republic Cantina)
so youre a stripper too?
Oh, that word makes it sound so dirty and wrong. I prefer... talented entertainer.
But no. I'm not.
I thought so.
And the world is better because of it. lol
626 2011-10-17 21:59:26
Re: A New Begining (4,277 replies, posted in Star Wars Fan Fiction)
Tomorrow for sure.
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627 2011-10-15 21:44:32
Re: A New Begining (4,277 replies, posted in Star Wars Fan Fiction)
Badass is what I was going for. He is the king of the vampires after all. And as for the surprises... well, we've got a long way to go. Let's just see where things take us shall we? ^_^
Be back to post soon.
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628 2011-10-15 21:42:58
Re: 2 YEARS ON THE SITE!!!!!!!! (344 replies, posted in The Old Republic Cantina)
oh no not you too... do you seriously belly dance?
I do more than belly dancing... I'm a very talented individual.
Haha, wasn't Starr the one that started that on here?
Yes. Yes I was. ^_^
629 2011-10-14 21:23:23
Re: Revan's Story Revealed in an upcoming Novel!!! (58 replies, posted in Star Wars Universe)
It better or all those Star Wars people will have a flipping fan riot on their hands. And you know how the really geeky fans can get... *shudders*
630 2011-10-14 21:21:18
Re: Team Neutral (39 replies, posted in Star Wars Universe)
Qui-Gon Jinn? A Gray Jedi? For real? I always thought he was... well... a Jedi.
631 2011-10-14 21:13:23
Re: Theme Songs for the Sith and Jedi (77 replies, posted in The Old Republic Cantina)
Forbidden videos? lol Do I even need to comment...?
632 2011-10-14 21:11:44
Re: 2 YEARS ON THE SITE!!!!!!!! (344 replies, posted in The Old Republic Cantina)
Belly dancing! lmao I just had to...
633 2011-10-14 21:10:06
Re: Bye...for now (179 replies, posted in The Old Republic Cantina)
Y'all are crazy. lol
634 2011-10-14 21:03:17
Re: The history for those unaware. (235 replies, posted in The Old Republic Cantina)
Possibly effective but I couldn't see them comparing him to something as generally harmless as marijuana. More like cyanide. Results in a quick but relatively painful death. Just like what Obama has done to the U.S. economy. See? That's a better comparison.
635 2011-10-14 11:47:01
Re: The history for those unaware. (235 replies, posted in The Old Republic Cantina)
It is rather creative. ^_^ You could also use DOPE I suppose... though I guess a lot of people would think of drugs before thinking of it as meaning a stupid person.
636 2011-10-14 11:44:24
Re: Bye...for now (179 replies, posted in The Old Republic Cantina)
Not that we can change much without Revan around. -_-
637 2011-10-13 12:39:12
Re: A New Begining (4,277 replies, posted in Star Wars Fan Fiction)
Uh, fair warning... Slade gets a little... I guess you could say out of hand here. But again he's just trying to get under Mat's skin though the poor Jedi thinks the vampire's intentions lie in far darker places...
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Slade chuckles, the vampire's fangs displayed handsomely in a charming smile, the gold shine in his eyes barely suppressed beneath shimmering, blue pools. "Ya make it too easy for me, csitri Jetti," the blonde replies in amusement, a husky tone clinging to his words as if they were laden down with lust. He crouches down so his eyes are even with Mat's, and cocks his head to the side, the action reminding the Jedi of an attentive puppy. "I mean look at ya... such a cute and vulnerable 'lil oleni," the vampire purrs.
Slade's fingers suddenly brush along the hot skin at the nap of Mat's neck, the blonde smiling darkly when the Jedi gasps softly in response as those slender fingers tangle themselves in a fist full of ruffled brown hair. The vampire uses his grip to pull the boy closer to him, their noses almost touching, cruel blue eyes starring deep into the Jedi's soul.
"Kuly csitri oleni'ka..." he teases in his own tongue, forcing the meaning of his words into Mat's mind so the boy understands, "al'ikera le'te... no muoni han buralit'a. Ji, avio te'er pita isanta hisz'oe kinn'ka," he warns, his eyes no longer hiding his hunger. "Elid'e csitri en szelekod pel ma'no att nyelv'ka gon molo kuna'uc le'det sas, incentii verite. Ai'avio en kutnisz no'fele nyal'ka felet'ai rate rauho'det."
Despite the frantic urge to pull away, Mat still can't seem to find the strength nor will to do so. Like a bird trapped in a cage. He did not like where this was going. Instead of doing what was expected of the obviously promiscuous vampire, however, Slade abruptly releases the Jedi, standing to his feet as he casually brushes away particles of sand and dirt clinging to his clothes. He sighs, annoyed. "But it seems I'm needed elsewhere. Sorry to disappoint you, csitri Jetti, but I suppose there is a time for everythin'..."
He glances back down at Mat, brilliant gold completely consuming his eyes. "Oh but don't worry... eventually I'll teach ya just what happens to 'lil oleni who try and play with the Big Bad Wolf," he adds deviously with a wicked smile.
And with that the vampire suddenly vanishes, leaving Mat and his soldiers to find their own way back through the desert, still weakened by the bit of power lingering in the air.
o.O.o
Safira lifts her head, silver-white eyes shining out from beneath the hood of her robes. George immediately senses the change in presence around the so-called Jedi, the submissive and vulnerable woman gone, a facade to hide the hardened warrior beneath. A Sur'haai. One born into an ancient lineage of Force sensitive oracles believed to be able to speak to Kad Ha'rangir himself and thus blind from birth, that they may not look upon him with filthy, mortal eyes.
"Would you have helped me if you'd known? Helped my people?" she bites in response to George's sharp words, obviously not the least bit intimidated by the Master Jedi. "You Jetii harbor no love for us Mando'ade. You came here of your own accord, for personal gain, and would not have lent your aid to 'savages'. I attacked your party for no other reason than to drive you from here, thinking you nothing but chakaar. But him..."
She pauses, choosing her words carefully. A smart and tactful Mandalorian if ever there was one. "I didn't expect to clash blades with a shade. Their involvement was most unexpected though not entirely unwelcome. Our lore warns us of such creatures... but you must fight fire with fire to win a war no? If they help me defeat the Orik'baar... I'll help you find your key..."
"EH?!" the Mandalorian holding Leina hostage wonders in disbelief as he glances in Safira's direction, careful to keep his sights trained on Riordan's head though the noble seems to not care either way. "You got some shabla nehutyc, dala! None of this would have happened if it weren't for you!"
"I'm well aware of that, Kal, and I'm trying to help fix it so just ne'johaa, haar'chak," Safira growls, becoming increasing irritated.
A brisk gust of wind draws George's attention back to the Mandalorian soldier, an all-too-familiar phantom materializing behind him in the blink of an eye. Slender fingers dance up Leina's neck, snaking their way between her captor's blade and her vulnerable throat. The old vampire's free hand immediately slides along the length of the Mandalorian's right arm until it cautiously molds over the warrior's hand, tightly clutching the trigger grip of his rifle.
Slade huffs with amusement, the sound barely audible as the blonde smiles slightly, lips lightly pressed against the flesh just behind the Mandalorian's left ear, golden eyes betraying the vampire's rising desires. "Such a bad Mando'ika," he murmurs softly. "You're not playin' fair..."
...Ilum, Valley of Glass; before the entrance to the Crystal Temple...
Dark blood forms rivets in the frozen ground, each a tiny crimson stream, the snow melting away in their wake as if fleeing the burning taint. Blue fires blaze across the icy wasteland, eternal flames which fuel the heart of an age-old creature. Bones grind and clank together like armor, the ground trembling noticeably as Sigur, risen from his ancient slumber, roars and stretches forth his wings, daring his challengers to face him once more.
An arm reaches out, bloody fingers digging into the snow as if that might help him find the strength to stand. Sabien groans in agony, yellowish green eyes dimming behind stands of blue hair matted down with his own blood as well as another's. Was... was this it? Force vampires were no weaklings. There had been attempts to rid the universe of their kind time and time again so that now only the strongest remained. But even they had their limits.
And to face a Summoned... it was said only Mortis himself had ever defeated one. They were the true keepers of the valsai'ium keys, brought forth only when the Guardians themselves breathed their last or could not bring down those besieging a key's sacred sanctuary. Was this where it was going to end then? It seemed fitting he die here for his King... that his death be brought about by as worthy an opponent as a Summoned. But pain... it was something he had never known until now.
Sabien coughs, blood and other substances leaking past the hand he presses tightly against the large gash in his stomach, hoping to hold his intestines inside him for the most part. Blood seeps from the corner of his mouth, sizzling as it lands in the snow beneath his cheek. His body is weak... cold. The Guardian's magic had to be responsible. Somehow she'd done something, his body still refusing to regenerate and heal an injury even a newborn could survive. He's slowly dying a human death.
How ironic.
...Naitsu Inner Sanctum, Throne Room; unknown location...
"Life is nothing but an illusion as you see it, a name you give to the passage of time in which you so shortly exist. Such worthless cretins. Your kind has done nothing with what has been allotted them. Changed nothing. Throughout time everything about you has remained constant, stagnant... predictable. And so you imagine you have accomplished something of worth and by imagining it you make it so. It is the ultimate self-deception..."
"You try to change fate. You try to kill me. And in your ignorance, you forget all has been attempted before - by the Elders, or the Followers of Ashla, or by their predecessors. I was here before any of your pathetic species' were a mote in the eye of the universe. Your presence, your actions and their consequences, are ultimately irrelevant. When you are dead, your kind long since turned to dust, the universe will still remain, a timeless, unmoving and unforgiving monument to all your sins."
Mortis smiles. "And I will still be here."
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[Changed Mortis's speech... just a bit... ]
Done! Took a bit longer than I hoped but I wanted to give Mortis something really awesome to say since I've been neglecting him and it took me a while to get an idea for his speech but I like how it came out. Just hope it makes sense. ^_^ Ah, and Sabien is dying. I wonder how Daisuke will take this... wherever he is...
Personality change for Safira! Like a complete U-turn. Well... I mean... she is a Mandalorian and not trying to hide that fact. And what Mandalorian is all weak and vulnerable like she was? None. Exactly.
Vampire Vocabulary:
oleni: lamb
*A while back Mortis referred to humans as sheep. Slade is referring to Mat as csitri thus a darling little sheep i.e. lamb.
Kuly csitri oleni'ka... al'ikera le'te... no muoni han buralit'a. Ji, avio te'er pita isanta hisz'oe kinn'ka. Elid'e csitri en szelekod pel ma'no att nyelv'ka gon molo kuna'uc le'det sas, incentii verite. Ai'avio en kutnisz no'fele nyal'ka felet'ai rate rauho'det: My naive, little lamb... so daring of you... to dance with the wolf. Oh, how you put far too much faith in my control. There is little I wouldn't do just to have my tongue claim every last inch of your smooth, innocent flesh. And how I hunger to sink my fangs deep and savor your taste.
Mando'a Vocabulary:
Sur'haai: figurative - the eyes of the people.
Kad Ha'rangir: rough translation - The Sword of Hell. The destroyer god of the Mandalorian religion, who forces change and growth upon the universe.
Jetii: Jedi
Mando'ade: Mandalorians - sons and/or daughters of Mandalore
chakaar: scavengers; literally - "corpse robbers"
nehutyc: guts, balls
dala: woman; can be meant as an insult such as "b**ch"
ne'johaa: shut up
haar'chak: damn it
Mando'ika: little Mandalorian
*ika in Mando'a means "little". Most often added at the end of a name to serve as a nickname for a child such as Ordo'ika - Little Ordo.
638 2011-10-13 00:53:23
Re: A New Begining (4,277 replies, posted in Star Wars Fan Fiction)
I don't think I have a favorite workday. I don't mind work. It just gets so overwhelming. Plus on top of all the other stuff they make us do... ah, it gets hectic sometimes. Oh and I'm glad you like my little twist on Safira.
I'll be back to post sometime in the morning. Next post's a pretty good size one so hopefully we'll get back into the flow of things. ^_^
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639 2011-10-10 14:25:25
Re: 2 YEARS ON THE SITE!!!!!!!! (344 replies, posted in The Old Republic Cantina)
lmao You guys are so entertaining sometimes.
640 2011-10-10 14:22:21
Re: The history for those unaware. (235 replies, posted in The Old Republic Cantina)
That too. Course at 900 years old, he may have needed some spam to help with that too.
Ah, randomness. The spice of life. lol