1st Journey | Action (Genessia City) / Audio

[usestwohands]

Action; Anywhere in Genessia City

[It didn't take long for the intelligent Drow to figure out the functions of the communications crystal. It was a strange bit of magic, to be sure, but magic he was accustomed to. The instructions provided were simple to follow as well, and he slid the device into his pack as he cautiously left the Bay, pulling from it instead, a small, onyx figurine of a panther. He placed it on the ground, and whispered to it.]

Gwenwhyvar, come to be my friend.

[Shadows whirled and materialized from the statuette, and in its place stood a 600 pound panther. Her gleaming yellow eyes were attentive and all her muscled tense at the alien surroundings. The drow placed a comforting hand on her head.]

Peace, my friend. I know not this new world, either, but I sense no dangers. Come. We will explore this place together.

[And off the drow and panther padded into the strange city they found themselves in.]

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[When a voice is first capture, heavily accented with emphasis on strange syllables, the voice seems to be addressing himself, or something else rather than the communicator.]

Ah! I believe I've got it. Now, then. I believe it's time we meet our neighbors.

[And a victorious smile can be heard in the voice.]

Greetings...Genessia. [He hopes that is a proper greeting for the others it's been heavily suggested reside here.] I am Drizzt Do'Urden. I mean you no harm. I only wish to learn about this new place, and those with whom I am now residing.

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[imaginationswoes]

[Airy is walking through the streets with a million thoughts filling her head. She realizes that she should just talk to her friends instead of trapping her thoughts inside her head but its difficult and she finds herself chickening out and instead pacing through Genessia. Whenever she hears a sudden sound she jumps and turns, her heart hammering frantically in her chest.

A loud crash has her walking swiftly through the streets only to turn a corner and see Drizzt and Gwenwhyvar. At first Airy doesn't realize that Drizzt is there. Her eyes land on the panther as if she is trying to recognize it. After a moment she realizes that she is staring and takes a shaky step backwards.]

Ah, I'm sorry. I didn't... [Do that...] ...mean to run into you.

I'm just... [Being awkward.] Airy... Hi...

[She now looks at Drizzt the awkward feeling in her stomach rising to her throat. He's about her height but she doesn't remember seeing him or the panther around.]

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[usestwohands]

[Gwen tenses even before Airy rounds the corner, but nothing about this human's demeanor seems threatening or dangerous. He wonders what she's apologizing for. Others walk these streets. Drizzt finds himself pleased, once again, to find he understands these words, and that his words are understood in kind. It makes things much easier.

He spreads his arms out wide, far from the grips of the scimitars strapped to his belt, in a display of friendship and smiles his best friendly smile. He decides he needs to practice that one.]

There is no need for apology. I am Drizzt Do'Urden. I mean you no harm. What is it you mean by being 'airy'?

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[imaginationswoes]

[Airy stares at him for a moment, her lips forming a thin line. She has to fight the smile that tugs at the corner of her mouth. Laughing at people isn't nice.]

My name is Airy. Ah... er, Airy Miller. I mean Airy is a nickname but it's what I like being called. [When he says it like that it sounds weird.]

If you're Drizzt who's this?

[She gestures to the panther.]

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[usestwohands]

[The panther perked up immediately after being addressed and Drizzt smiled down at her.]

Well met, Airy Miller. This is Gwenwhyvar. [And he looks back to the cat.] Greet our new friend.

[Gwen walked forward, nostrils working to take in Airy's scent, and offered her head to the girl.]

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[imaginationswoes]

[Airy's smile widens and she kneels so that she's at eye level with the large cat.]

Hello Gwenwhyvar. I have a friend who's a panther too but... [She smiles awkwardly.] It's complicated.

[With permission Airy lightly pets the large panther on the head. Her emerald gaze looks up at Drizzt curiously.]

Did you two just arrive?

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[skilledwithwords]

It's nice to meet you Drizzt. I am Levy McGarden. I am a mage with a group known as Fairy Tail.

[Her voice is calm and light as she talks into the phone.]

I've been here for some time, So I might be able to help you with some questions.

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[usestwohands]

[His tone might actually sound a bit apprehensive.]

A human mage? [For clarification.]

That would be appreciated. What is the location of this place in relation to the Prime Material Plane?

[At the academy, the planes of existence were the first things learned.]

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[skilledwithwords]

Ah, yes.

[She suddenly sounds nervous too. She hopes it's okay that she's a human mage.]

I don't believe I've been to the Prime Material Plane. It doesn't sound familiar. This world, Genessia and it's counter parts are separated from your home. Same with my home. My home is a world called Earth-Land. This one is different. I don't know how we get here specifically but for the foreseeable future we are trapped here.

[She sighs.]

I wish I came with better news.

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[usestwohands]

We all exist on the Prime Material Plane. It is where all mortals exist.

I have never heard of this "Earth-Land."

[A mage that doesn't know about the Prime Material Plane?]

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[skilledwithwords]

That's because it's another world. Outside of this one and your own.

I'm sorry can't explain it more fully. I don't know the details. I woke up like you did but I've been trying to look into it.

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[youfool]

Goodness, that's a funny name. What does it mean? I'm Ted, by the way, and if you have any questions Levy up there can't help you with, I'm certainly handy for that.

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[usestwohands]

[What a strange human. At least he thinks this human is strange. His experiences with humans are limited to one, after all, and a mage no less. Mages tend to be stranger than most. He blinks lavender eyes at the video feed.]

Do'Urden is the common name for House Daermon N'a'shezbaernon of Menzobarranzan. Drizzt...simply means me. [And he has no idea who else to explain that.]

[He inclines his head.]

Well met, Ted. I have dozens of questions, and all spinning too quickly to catch at present. Where would you start? There seems to be no end of information to learn.

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[youfool]

That is the mother of mouthfuls. Drizzt seems tame by comparison.

"Yes, 'of making many books there is no end, and much study is weariness to the flesh.' Still, no reason to despair. I find one way of curbing curiosity is to focus on whatever stakes claims of practicality. In other word, what are your 'need to know' 's?"

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[usestwohands]

And Drizzt I would prefer.

[He pauses for a moment, thoughtful.]

What can you tell me of the nature of this plane?

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[youfool]

There's lots to tell. First there's...

[Ted launches into the same lengthy welcoming speech he gave Sherlock, give or take, until he's stopped.]

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[azaleafae]

[Azalea has plans to explore the cities with some of her clan mates, so she figured she'd better become more familiar with them herself. As she flies low, she spotted the dark-skinned figure walking along looking rather lost. Part of her wants to help, but she wanted to see how he'd react to a dragon first.]

[So she'll fly in front of him for a moment before landing a several feet away.]

Hello...are you another new arrival?

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[usestwohands]

[Drizzt can't help his initial response to a potential threat, his hands moving to the hilts of his duel scimitar's strapped to his belt. The panther walking at his side tensed, lips pulling back from shining white fangs, but this newcomer, what he could only assume was a dragon, though much smaller than he's heard of in stories, didn't seem to be poised to attack, or spout fire breath at him.

He didn't move from the grips of his weapons when he responds.]

Another?

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[azaleafae]

[Azalea's wings twitch slightly, resisting the urge to fly and make herself look even more threatening.]

That's right...people are arriving here from their home worlds all the time. I've been here for quite a few months myself.

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[usestwohands]

[Delicate white eyebrows lowered in concern. It was troubling how so many were being collected in so relatively small a place, but there were more pressing matters to which to attend, and the reasons behind their travel here would be explored later.]

Then yes, I am. I am Drizzt Do'Urden. [He moves his hands from his weapons, spreading his arms wide in a traditional Drow display of peace.] I mean you no harm.

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[azaleafae]

[Azalea visibly relaxes after his display of peace.]

Ah. I mean you no harm either. I am called Azalea.

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[firefandance]

Well it might take you a while to learn about people who reside here because there are so many of us.

[She is trying to joke here but didn't think she was doing a good job of it.]

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[usestwohands]

[There is very little tying Drizzt to his homeland of Faerun, and he's very happy to keep it that way. He knows, out there, somewhere, his family is still hunting him for his insult to their twisted goddess.]

I have much time.

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[firefandance]

I'm glad to hear it. Usually people just want to go home as soon as possible, but I like it when there are people who aren't.

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[usestwohands]

There is little in my world for me to return to.

[Not that he means to say something happened to it. He simply doesn't have a place in it.]

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[firefandance]

I'm sorry to hear that. But I guess here will be a nice new chance.